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A DUTCH CARVED AND PIERCED OAK FOOTSTOVE
A DUTCH CARVED AND PIERCED OAK FOOTSTOVE

CIRCA 1650

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A DUTCH CARVED AND PIERCED OAK FOOTSTOVE
CIRCA 1650
The top and sides pierced and finely carved with garlands and coats of arms and emblematic figures, above an inscription frieze LIEFDE VERWINT WAPENS BLYCK KINT CERA GELYCK TOT U GESINT the underside carved with a sunflower
19 cm. high x 22 wide x 20 deep

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This foot stove, usually a practical object has been so exquisitely carved that it is elevated to a work of art. The symbolism and inscription refer to fertility, hope and love. The inscription translates to As the coats of arms infer love conquers (all), and the child of Ceres is on your hand. This stove was most likely a gift from a husband to his wife upon their wedding; the coat of arms and initials are probably those of the husband.