Late 19th Century French Serves Mounted Potpourri

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Prior to the 1848 Revolution, 19th century furniture style was named after Louis-Phillippe, having less ornamentation, carving, gilding, and bronze, … Read more Prior to the 1848 Revolution, 19th century furniture style was named after Louis-Phillippe, having less ornamentation, carving, gilding, and bronze, and more simple, rounded lines; following the revolution, Napoleon III or Empire style marked a return to grand interiors and expressions of wealth, with high-quality work, an explosion of fine upholstery, and precious materials (especially giltwood). Decorated with rose motifs, surrounded by raised gold foliage, this mounted potpourri is on gilt-bronze mounts and a tripod base. It features a pseudo-serves mark to the underside of the lid. See less