Charming 19th Century French Silk Marriage Cushion.

Napoleon III French marriage cushion with deep buttoned bordeaux silk pad framed with gold plated pressed flower heads leaves and birds.

Traditional French Globe de Mariée displays preserved a couple's wedding souvenirs & tell the story of their wedding & life. Placed prominently in the formal dining room, it held the Bride's Crown, or Tiara, the bride & groom chose items for their personalized display:mirrors, and ormolu {gold plated} cut-outs. The number of small diamond-shaped mirrors represented the number of children the couple hoped for. Present in this piece:The Bird: The symbol of Love; Leaves: Longevity of the Marriage Union; Orange Blossom: Virginity; Roses or Daisies: Love; Diamond Shaped Mirrors: Fertility.

Wear to the silk, areas of tarnish.

Height 33cm, width 23cm