A Good Florentine Occasional Table, by H. Bosi

H 31 in / 79 cm Dia 18 in / 46 cm The circular pietra dura inlaid top depicting a bouquet of flowers including primula, roses, campanula and muguet using a variety of hardstones, including laps lazuli, sienna yellow and verte de mer, enclosed in a gilt highlighted frame with a running pearl and ellipse border, supported on a turned central column, the three shaped feet having further gilt highlights. Bearing the makers trade label, H. Bosi, Place S. Trinita, Florence, Circa 1870 Italian. Provenance: The Place San Trinita, adjacent to the Ponte San Trinita, is, even today an area populated by craftsmen working in carving and inlay work. A number of pieces bearing this makers label are recorded, and include small furniture and card and cigarette boxes, always worked to the highest standard.