Large Ornate Victorian Rococo Revival Brass Easel AntiqueItem: Large Ornate Victorian Rococo Revival Cast Metal Easel Display Stand Additional Description Highly decorative Victorian Rococo Revival tabletop easel cast in white metal, spelter, or silver painted cast iron. The stand features exuberant scrolling acanthus ornament, shell motifs, pierced openwork construction, and an elaborate cartouche crest. Designed to display small paintings, photographs, devotional plaques, mirrors, books, sheet music, or
Traces of original gesso and gilt finish remain throughout
The cross rises from a richly ornamented base adorned with scrolling acanthus motifs and a symbolic lamb figure—representing Christ as the Lamb of God—adding both theological and artistic depth
while another depicts a winged putto holding a torch—motifs characteristic of late 19th-century romantic decorative painting inspired by 18th-century Sèvres porcelain
and luxury vanity objects
Gilded bands and polychrome enamel appliques
left intentionally blank for personalization or devotional symbolism
The frieze is inlaid with scrolling foliate motifs on a boulle-inspired ground
and raised on a contrasting marble plinth
and decorative seating intended for dramatic interiors
an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans
commonly known as forget-me-not
The underside reveals traditional webbing construction
