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A Japanese Meiji period silk embroidery / textile of a St Bernard A Japanese Meiji period embroidery in fine silk thread on brown silk of a recumbent St. Bernard in short and tall grasses. Possibly inspired after a painting by Alexander Pope (American, 1848-1924). And possibly Sozayemon Nishimura of Kyoto and Tokyo purveyor to His Imperial Japanese Majesty's household.
Japanese circa 1905.
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Yr: 1905 |
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A rare set of boar motif walnut chairs by Maples & Co A rare set of eight boar motif walnut and leather chairs by renowned London makers Maples & Co. With French Baroque stretchers spring leather seats, and leather backs. The backs with central motif of a boar’s head set amongst vine leaves and grapes. Incised with the maker’s mark “MAPLES & CO†and catalogue number “25580â€, and further label:
DRUCE & CO.,
Upholsterers, cabinet Makers, & C.,
68, 69, & 58, BAKER STREET
PORTMAN SQUAREâ€
Druce & Co were renowned antique furniture cabinet makers and furniture restorers based in Baker street London. They would make, upholster and restore furniture for the wealthy clientele throughout the Victorian era.Druce & Co
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Boar |
Yr: 1870 |
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