As I am at the brocante more often than not I come across many varied beautiful pieces, some I know the origin, the history and or purpose, some I do not. Usually, when I do not know about something, I look things up, read about them, or ask other antique dealers what they know. The vast amount of knowledge goes beyond "this is a book for the 1700s" it connects dots of history, culture, art and in the end day to day life of another period and time.
France is a rich soulful country.
Paperback books such as these are my utter downfall.
Better than purses, shoes, diamonds do I dare say food?
Faded tapestry.
Most likely if the colors were vivid as they once were I would not be as attraced.
Paper old handwritten paper amazes me. That is survived. That someone's hand comes through the ages to my hand.
The other day I found a very small tinted engraving of the royal family. I was lucky enough to pay far less for it than what they usually go for, that is the advantage of going to a flea market. The disadvantage is that usually, one has to hit several fleamarkets to find one needle in the haystack. But when you find the needle the story is as good as any BIG FISH story.
If I found any of these pieces I would be as happy as a lark. Instead, I am happy to keep looking to find similar items. I found these images on the internet while trying to look up information on other pieces I have.
The last photo is Louis 16th and Marie-Antoinette's wedding announcement.
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