the circular glass top above three scrolling wrought iron rope-twist supports alternating with wrought iron tassels; each support adorned with brass decoration; good condition; patination to metal; new glass top
considered to be 'the most impressive botanical works of the period' by known art historian Anthony Blunt; new acid-free matte and giltwood frame; minor discoloration
the meticulously detailed engraving depicting a pineapple specie as a flowering bud and in its mature state; with original description page verso; minor discoloration; with later acid-free matte and giltwood frame.