Stamped Knitting Machine Clcoste XVIII

Solid mahogany knitting machine of the Louis XVI period Stamped CL Coste ** JME.Carbonated fluted fowl in mahogany and tripod foot adorned with asparagus in chased gilded bronze. The upper part is composed of a circular base surrounded by a frieze formed by gilt bronze barrettes. Three flat mahogany uprights adorned with gilded bronze barrels between which are inserted seven round chopsticks surmounted by an important richly decorated chiseled bronze gallery forming the receptacle. Beautiful decorative object that can also serve as a planter or champagne bucket holder ** Charles-Louis COSTE received Master January 16, 1784 exerca, rue Faubourg Saint Antoine, rue Saint Nicolas then rue de Charonne.