I'm kinda crazy for this wood chest I found at a brocante in Deauville. I almost missed it. It was closed and looked like an ordinary, rustic wood trunk. But thankfully I had 'Middle Garcon' along with me, and at eight, he tends to be curious......
And so when he casually said, "Nice cat" .... and I looked over and saw that he had opened the trunk to peek inside .... and inside was an amazing poster advertisement for 'amidon'... a laundry starch used in Europe in the 19th century.
Well let's just say, he had me a "cat" ! The image of 'Le Chat' is exceptional!
The hand forged hardware is absolutely amazing!
I love it so that I have been working on it a bit before posting it for sale. It is a one-of-a-kind, and most likely from the late 19th century. The wood is pitch-pine and I have been cleaning it up and putting a bit of natural-wax on it. The top when closed now looks gorgeous!
It will be one of those pieces that someone will see and instantly fall-in-love! I just know it!
After-all, it happened to 'moi'! Keep an eye out for it on Sunday Brocantes!
What a find - Bravo to the inquisitive nature of Middle Garcon! F
ReplyDeleteYes! Sometimes a curious-nature is a good thing!.....sometimes! :)
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ReplyDeleteThat is one that I don't think I could sell. How fun!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so pleased to find you! I love your finds and will be coming to Paris in May! I am hoping to find some special things to bring home! Any tips for the Paris brocantes?
ReplyDeleteI am going now to browse all your beautiful posts!
A demain
Lorraine