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Victorian Heirloom, Antique Bridal Crown, Napoleon III (19th Century)
France, second half of the 19th century
A fragment of 19th-century intimacy, preserved through time: this elegant domed display case in glass and ebonized black wood, in the Napoleon III style, houses a Victorian wax bridal crown — a delicate symbolic composition handcrafted with tiny flowers, leaves, and buds, all carefully modeled and painted by hand.
Wax bridal crowns, particularly popular in France between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were relics of love and devotion. After the wedding, they were kept in refined display cases like this one, to safeguard a sacred and personal memory: a domestic altar to the wedding day, symbolizing purity, hope, and eternal commitment.
Dimensions: H 36 cm x W 30 cm x D 5 cm
Weight: 1 kg
It retains its original composition in good overall condition, with a few minor detached flowers and a light deposit of dust inside, attesting to its authentic age. Nothing that compromises the harmony or evocative power of the piece.
A rare and poetic object — perfect for collectors of romantic and historical curiosities, Victorian era enthusiasts, and lovers of eternal love symbolism.
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