Swiss Eglomise, Mother-of-Pearl and Gilt Metal Chillon Castle Wall Plaque country 18th century wardrobe cabinet epitomizes

18th century wardrobe cabinet epitomizes the best design and craftsmanship

Motto: Of all sad Deaths / the very worst / Is that which comes of burning Thirst

squared legs

The molding also continues on the back side so the table may have been a center table

cowering by the open door to a schoolroom

Swiss Eglomise, Mother-of-Pearl and Gilt Metal Chillon Castle Wall Plaque country 18th century wardrobe cabinet epitomizesDETAILS A small antique, round, hand painted verre eglomise souvenir plaque with the Chateau de Chillon framed in an openwork gilt metal frame. The medieval castle is located on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. PLACE OF ORIGIN Switzerland Europe MARKS Label (back): 11. Chillon PERIOD 19th century > DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 9. 5 Depth 0. 75 Height 9. 5 inches