Cut Flower Display By A Tinsmith From The Mid-19th Century

The first floral arrangements were Egyptian, then Roman (Caesar and his laurels!) Then came “the flower hatters” in the 13th century, then the establishment of Saint Fiacre as patron of gardeners and florists; it must be said that the ladies adorned their finery with garden flowers according to their possibilities; celebrations of all kinds were a pretext for embellishment before births, bereavements and weddings set up florists in shops in the 18th and 19th centuries; And this is where the materials suitable for the presentation and maintenance of flowers appear. This display is made of white iron with a “rosewood-style” enamel to harmonize with the decor; it offers six boxes to receive small bouquets and a ring at its top allows suspension; the base is filled with sand for stability and apart from a few colored scales, its condition is perfect. As for its use, it should not be “unemployed” this holiday season and even become essential when the good weather returns to “go and see if the rose...”