each with gracefully arched crest sloping to the outscrolled arms; above a bowed tight seat all raised on faux bamboo supports with splayed legs at the rear; restored and reupholstered.
the octagonal hinged lid with coved border above a flared body flanked by elaborate iron handles; raised on 4 openwork iron wheels; repainted; wear to interior.
the shaped back board joining a square hinged lid over a conforming tapering body with inlaid fork and knife on the front; age to leather hinge; minor wear overall.
each decorated urn with inverted lip flanked by double handles; the bulbous body tapering to a flared base; stamped "fac-simile of an antique vase; subject - paris seizing helen to carry her to troy;" minor repair to base
the original hand-beveled cartouche-shaped mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame surmounted by a bold Ho Ho bird; the whole adorned with elaborately stylized rocaille carving and scroll motifs; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; even patina and rubbing to newly water-gilded surface; some antiquing to plate
an english 19th century chromolithograph; a well-rendered picture depicting a hand-colored pineapple; ; minor discoloration; later acid-free matte and gilt-wood frame.
surmounted by a bold crest of a hoho bird surrounded by a lively foliate vine; minor replacements and restorations; refreshed gilding; later distressed plate
circa 1760
