Theodore Scherf antique pedestal shelves 1880

"cornice, steel uprights with capitals and beaded rings, oak shelves, this scherf shelf 1.20 meters high and 90 centimeters wide is signed with a brass plaque on which appears the inscription: th. Scherf 35 rue d'aboukir paris. It is a luxury model remarkable in particular for the cutting work of its arches in the art nouveau spirit. " (see the history in the photos of a reference book) riveted structure height adjustment by rack. Superb patina of the metal (protected by an anti-rust film) and of the shelves with their original paint patinated by a century. Waxed finish height 120 cm width 90cm depth 35 cm the upper one, 30 cm the others.