Antique Reference Book, The Vegetable World, English, Louis Figuier, Victorian Jules Mumm mahogany carver and slipper chair

mahogany carver and slipper chair suite

Distinctive patterns of ornate foliate motif in striking gilt hues

baluster legs and riding smoothly upon brass castors to each corner

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order - one small chip to marble under tier

Antique Reference Book, The Vegetable World, English, Louis Figuier, Victorian Jules Mumm mahogany carver and slipper chairOur Stock # 26106 This is an antique reference book, The Vegetable World. An English, hardback by Louis Figuier, dating to the High Victorian period, printed in 1868. Full title: The Vegetable World; Being A History of Plants, with Their Botanical Descriptions and Peculiar Properties. First published in 1867, The Vegetable World by Louis Figuier is a richly illustrated survey of the plant kingdom. Exploring plant structure, growth, classification,