FRENCH HISTORY FOUND IN ROUND TOP!!!!!!

Once in a Blue Moon you come across something so decidedly French but with an added bonus, HISTORY.  This Armoire belonged to Germain Bazin the curator of the LOUVRE museum (yes THAT Louvre). It is gorgeous, in fabulous condition and is for sale here at Round Top.

This is the identifacation paper of the owner,I think during moving, there are two..... Not only was Bazin the curator at the Louvre but after that he left to be in charge of all restoration of paintings at the National Museum of France.

He has written 32 books on art subjects.... Died in 1990 at the age of 88.

The small sign on the outside placed by the seller.....

The cover of one of his many books......

One more look...

OH, ENLARGE THIS IF YOU CAN, this is the other id tag placed on the inside of the Bonnet of the armoire which is usually removeable.  It is upside down. You can see the roof of the tent in the bottom of the image.  Evidently this piece was #13 being moved to or from the Louvre.

As of 3PM this afternoon it was still there..... If you have an interest, It is at Arbor Antiques, next to Chateau Antiques.  The vendor is Chad Smith a delightful chap, 850-384-1611.  I think the price is right for this piece I would have bought but I had other priorities......I just want to see this armoire get a good home with an individual that appreciates it........How would this look in YOUR home....???? By the way if you aren't aware do you know why these tall French cabinets were called "armoires"???

Because they were built to hold ARMS, that's right, weapons, long guns....Hence the name.

Round Top: Another Day Another Tent!

There is something about a Swedish tall clock with it's rounded curves and soft colors that makes it one of the things I have always wanted...... When you see 8 of them all propped up against a white tent and ticking away, it is nothing short of breathtaking...

Here at Arbor antiques is the Lone Ranger Swedish Antiques, up from Ft Lauderdale Fla.

Look at these two beauties........A PAIR might be nice!

More clocks, Gustavian chairs, chests, I am in Heaven! Let me have a few of those chairs!

A Gustavian armoire...I'll take two thank you very much....

And one of those for the dining room........




And one of these........... Oh and (I'm hyperventilating!)

Definitely one of these!!!!!!!!

After you are through you can breeze to La Bahia Antiques Fair and A Touch of Europe.

Great European linens at very reasonable prices.... Check out your purchases before you buy! You would hate to get home and have a stain on one of your pair of vintage French or German shams...

Ok guys, wrap all these up! I'll need a bigger truck....

Jump in there and Dig!!!!!

I like La Bahia because you can get home made pies, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and a Shiner Bock Beer, all made by local ladies from the surrounding areas. Most of the proceeds go to keeping up the old buildings and other charities like the volunteer Fire Depts.

Look at these lovelies! Whose hand is that?

This is one of the lesser known venues as they have more traditional furniture.

But look! Here is a Louis Phillippe Armoire with a pull out shelf in solid cherry from Rooster's Antiques for under $2000!

Another gem from Rooster.... This one from Normandy...Also very reasonably priced under $2000. Some of the smaller shows may have great things too, they are just not publicized as much........Next Installment... The big guns, Marburger and The Big Red Barn....Now, if I could only figure out where I parked the truck.....