This large Planter has a frame made of mahogany veneer on beech wood with flat top around the liner and a “chantourne ” low apron on the four sides. Supported by four cabriole legs in solid wood, providing a nice refined shape to the Jardiniere. The liner is in zinc and is resting on a very solid wood floor underneath. It could hold more than two cubic feet of mould with flowers and plants at the top.
OF THE PERIOD: Napoleon
COUNTRY: France
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1860
MATERIALS: Mahogany, Tin on oak
CONDITION: Good. Veneer has molded itself around oak base as seen in pics, charming character..
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 29 in. (74 cm)
WIDTH: 39.5 in. (100 cm)
DEPTH: 25 in. (63 cm)
