Hanging hair rack - Lot 167

Hanging hair rack Carved wood. Articulated structure composed of a double pulley in a rectangular housing, centered by a heart bearing the letter "M". The other side is carved with a flower in a circle. The borders are highlighted with wolf's teeth on both sides. The whole is surmounted by a star on a crescent moon. The counterweight is in the shape of a trompe l'œil book and bears the words: "LORENT MASSARDIER AU BREAT", accompanied by the date "1880" on the other side, both within a frame decorated with nail strokes. Complete with lamp holder. Loire, late 19th century H of element with pulleys: 27 cm - Dimensions of counterweight: 8.5 x 14.8 cm - Thickness: 5.3 cm Book cover missing, replaced and reattached with nails