Incollect Magazine - Issue 13

Incollect Magazine 79 Early 19th-century Gustavian chest of drawers veneered with amaranth, birch, jacaranda, and maple. Limestone top, gilt brass fittings, à la grecque upper case and sides, front with marquetry symbolizing seafaring and commerce with emblem of Mercury’s helmet, the god of trade and seafaring. Master work, Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1800. Extra special because of the craftsmanship, size, and great proportions. From D. Larsson on Incollect.com, photo courtesy D. Larsson