Ostrich egg on pedestal

Real ostrich egg mounted on a Napoleon III style pedestal. A staple piece for any Curios Cabinet. Mounting exceptional pieces on ebonised turned wood pedestals was very trendy in the 19th century. But these decorative objects got newfound interest in the 60’s/70’s with famous interior decorators such as Madeleine Castaing and Jansen. Guaranteed Parisian chic !