Antique French Herbarium Specimen – Poterium sanguisorba (Salad Burnet) Antique

Antique French Herbarium Specimen – Poterium sanguisorba (Salad Burnet) AntiqueAdditional Description: A beautifully structured herbarium specimen of Poterium sanguisorba, arranged with multiple stems displaying its characteristic serrated leaflets. The composition is visually rhythmic, with repeating leaf forms creating a balanced and decorative presentation. The original herbarium label, handwritten in French, identifies the plant and its culinary use, adding both historical and educational interest. Era: Late 19th to early

Design is derived from 18th c designs by Jean-Henri Risener and Adam Weisweiler

Three full-length cherub figures or cayatids or muses

Palais Royal and Boulevard des Italiens districts were producing such boxes for elite clients

and pieces like this were widely used to embellish French and Continental interiors

likely Birmingham or related English workshop production

and styled hair with pronounced side whiskers

each modeled as a stylized animal paw with pronounced claws and textured fur detailing

Remnants of gilding or gold-toned finish are visible throughout the recessed areas

Vintage Gold and Silver Drapery Square Pedestal

Pair of Red Marble Candle Urns

Antique French Key (Normal Key/Bow Top)

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