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    This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding. Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...
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    Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

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  • Highly Carved 18th Century Rocaille Overdoor from France
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    With its elaborate Rocaille style, this period Louis XV overdoor was hand-carved in France during the 1700s. Rocaille pieces featured dramatic movements that drew inspiration from na...
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    Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

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  • Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Bras De Lumière Sconces or Lantern Holders
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  • 18th Century Oak Porte Cachot Prison Door from Romans-Sur-Isere, France
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    Taken from a prison in Romans-Sur-Isere, France, this porte cachot (dungeon door) has an exterior façade that is embellished with hundreds of iron nailheads arranged in 32 rows. The three inch thick door...
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  • Large Painted Antique Tuscan Cartouche Panel, 18th Century
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  • Unusual Set of 18th Century French Wall Consoles with Fruit and Foliate Carvings
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