Grand 19th Century Henri II Renaissance Revival Hall Tree was designed for an impressive country home to impress those who entered, as well as provide a convenient place for hats, coats, canes and umbrellas!  The crown is adorned with two family crests sculpted from solid old-growth oak, representing the union of two prominent and powerful families.  Along the structure are no less than 21 hangers indicating the family and guests were frequent visitors.  A small mirror allowed those who entered to check their appearance.  A pair of colonnades enclose the structures below to hold canes and umbrellas, with the original octagonal-shaped liners for catching water.  Imagine the grandeur of the home and the lifestyle of those that could both require and afford such a luxurious appointment!  In the spirit of the hunt which is indicated in the family crest with boars above, this piece could also serve double-duty as a gun rack.
Circa 1880s
Measures 95H x 63W x 14D
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Available for pickup in Baton Rouge, LA.