A Unique Mid-20thC Oak & Lucite Illuminated Aquarium c.1950-60

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A Unique Mid-20thC Oak & Lucite Illuminated Aquarium c.1950-60Origin: French Period: Mid 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1950 60 Height: 6. 75 Depth: 4 Width: 12. 25 (all on base) The unique rectangular lucite block, as an underwater ocean scene, populated with coral, sea horses, starfish and shells, sitting in a drop in oak custom made base with brass beaded edgings, being under lit to illuminate the whole, and surviving from mid century France. The condition of the whole ensemble is good, with it having

The fact they have survived in this condition is a real coup

expertly worked in gold metalled threads and brightly coloured silks

A highly unusual and beautifully made box

presented in a twentieth century oak frame

There is a hairline crack to one along the center and some other small hairlines elsewhere to each

the widow of Albert III

Depth: 29 inches

with no cracks or major structural anomalies

local legend says it will bring luck to your family

The rest of the composition is very well preserved

as does his drapery and folds

on a beech frame and all feather drop in cushions with newly upholstered cacao corduroy