Giltwood Architectural Decorative Plinth Fragment VintageA carved and gilded wooden architectural element, originally conceived as candle base or decorative plinths, likely adapted from larger architectural ornament. It features bold acanthus leaf carving, scrolling volutes, and rounded foliate terminals, arranged symmetrically around a central cylindrical platform. The top retains iron prickets embedded in hardened stone wax and residue, indicating historical use as candle supports or attached to a larger
The weave structure is consistent with tapestry (weft-faced)
The fleur-de-lis decorative motifs reflect traditional French Catholic symbolism and were commonly used in religious bindings produced in Tours during this period
A hand-carved wooden devotional panel
Usually used for display of vases
Signed Frederick Henri Kaemmerer (1839-1902) but likely done after/in the style of by a student of his (or workshop pieces)
Common to note who had access to the satire in private libraries
19th C Framing (18th C Style of Dress)
The album interior features printed geometric patterned endpapers and decorative gilt page borders
Duplassy Toulous (Bookseller or binder)
The reverse reveals hand-carved toolings and wear
Inlay is a combo of brass
designed for symmetrical display
