After JOHN LINDLEY Botanical Print, Collectanea Botanica, Astrapea Wallichii compote fluted column itself was executed

fluted column itself was executed with incised

The octagonal backplate reflector is surmounted by circular backplate with a repousse heart motif

the beading echoed in the surround of the firebox

with a tubular glass shade and wire cage guard

and very large tall chest is a form common to pieces custom made for merchants in 17th century Portuguese Indian colonies

After JOHN LINDLEY Botanical Print, Collectanea Botanica, Astrapea Wallichii compote fluted column itself was executedDETAILS This is a vintage print, after the original botanical engraving by botanist John Lindley from Collectanea Botanica, a book that featured mostly orchid flowers. TITLE Astrapea Wallichii FRAMING Matted and framed LITERATURE Collectanea Botanica; or, Figures and Botanical Illustrations of Rare and Curious Exotic Plants (London, 1821 26) MAKER After John Lindley (English, 1799 1865) MARKS Marked: (lower left) J. Lindley del. and Astrapea Wallichii