Marriage dome Drawers & cupboards Designed to go against a

Designed to go against a wall it has a plain side and then the outer length richly decorated with ebonised carved details in contrast to the beautiful birds eye maple

however we can quote to re-cover in the fabric of your choice

Hemp fibres were drawn through these heckle boards to straighten them prior to spinning for rope making

the textured sides no longer light matches but it remains a decorative object and can serve as a candle holder

Signed and dated ‘Perskey’ 1961

Marriage dome Drawers & cupboards Designed to go against aMarriage, or wedding domes became traditional in France around the 1800's. These 'Globes de Mariee' housed souvenirs from a couples' wedding day. They were also used to display personalised items chosen by the bride and groom to symbolise the story of their marriage. The number of mirrors for example indicates how many children the couple had hoped for. This beautiful dome features gilt leaves and birds, as well as an upright satin pin cushion