{"product_id":"exceptionally-rare-late-victorian-miniature-wishbone-salon-suite-in-its-original-glazed-display-case","title":"Late Victorian Miniature Wishbone Salon Suite.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare and charming late Victorian miniature wishbone salon suite, English, circa 1890–1910, preserved within its original glazed oak display case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngeniously constructed from natural bird wishbones, the suite comprises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethirteen individual pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including a settee with matching bolster cushions and scatter cushion, an oval centre table, together with a selection of matching chairs and stools. Each piece retains its original cream-upholstered seats and backs, beautifully finished with hand-stitched borders, demonstrating the remarkable skill and patience required to create these intricate miniatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the majority of surviving wishbone furniture, which is encountered as individual pieces or loose groups, this suite remains housed in its original purpose-made glazed display case, suggesting it was intended from the outset as a cabinet curiosity or presentation piece rather than a child’s toy. The survival of the complete display, together with its remarkably well-preserved upholstery, makes this an especially desirable example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature wishbone furniture represents one of the more unusual forms of Victorian folk art, combining ingenuity with delicate craftsmanship. Very few comparable examples are documented, making this a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA captivating object for collectors of Victorian folk art, miniature furniture, cabinet curiosities and decorative arts alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngland (possibly continental) circa 1890–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (case):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (14½ in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (11 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (5½ in)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorldwide delivery is available, not included in the price. Please email before purchasing for a delivery quote or arrange to collect from us.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56776662581634,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/8ED1E70B-F675-412C-BBB6-CF19F2053D6B.jpg?v=1784400686","url":"https:\/\/www.1923antiques.com\/products\/exceptionally-rare-late-victorian-miniature-wishbone-salon-suite-in-its-original-glazed-display-case","provider":"1923 Antiques LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}