Rococo Revival Gilt Metal Pedestal Riser by Preitzer Division of Lancaster Colony with Custom Glass Top Antique

Rococo Revival Gilt Metal Pedestal Riser by Preitzer Division of Lancaster Colony with Custom Glass Top AntiqueAdditional Description: Highly decorative Rococo Revival cast metal pedestal or centerpiece stand produced by the Preitzer Division of Lancaster Colony, later customized with a fitted circular glass top for use as a display riser or centerpiece platform. The piece features exuberant scrolling foliate ornament, shell like forms, pierced openwork, and richly textured gilt surfaces inspired by 18th century French Rococo design. Its dramatic sculptural

This antique two-piece smoking accessory set consists of a rectangular enamel matchbox holder and a separate miniature enamel ashtray

and muted blues

What distinguishes this set most profoundly is the use of manuscript leaves or handwritten-style paper as outer wrappers—suggestive of either period rebinding practices

undulating edge

Case: structured hard case with leatherette exterior

The reverse is stamped: "FRANCE"

the mirror serves as a refined decorative object

Losses to original paint and areas of historic surface wear are present and expected for architectural elements of this age

Likely relined and possibly reduced from its original dimensions during a past conservation effort

contributing to the jewel-like presentation typical of luxury continental decorative arts of the Napoleon III period

Lot (Collection) of Coral and Shell Marine Specimens - 2 mini purple shells/clams

The interior includes a delicate engraved frontispiece and neatly printed text framed with red ruled borders throughout