Henry Dasson 1825-1896 A GILT BRONZE AND MAHOGANY CRADLE Paris, dated 1887

signed henry Dasson, 1887

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The large bronze mount with the Cupid fronting the cradle is a later replacement, possibly mid-twentieth century. The quality of the casting and molding is of a lesser quality than other mounts throughout the cradle.
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