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Pair of Italian Framed Flower Pressings
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Pair of Italian Framed Flower Pressings

1900 - 1920
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An exquisite pair of early 20th-century Italian herbariums, primarily showcasing pressed flowers, has preserved vibrant colors and textures. Inscribed with "Firenze" (Florence) and dated 1913, these large pieces are in excellent condition, carefully preserved under their glass. The frames exhibit a charming degree of wear and distressed paint. This duo, presented in white frames, is available for purchase as a single set.

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Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated these Framed Botanical Herbarium Pressings to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 08765562
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Handwritten labels dated 1913: fixes the date.
Inscribed Firenze: places the origin in Florence.
Faded ink and slightly darkened paper: long exposure to light.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1109366
Dealers Internal Reference
R-0145
Description
An exquisite pair of early 20th-century Italian herbariums, primarily showcasing pressed flowers, has preserved vibrant colors and textures.
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Inscribed with "Firenze" (Florence) and dated 1913, these large pieces are in excellent condition, carefully preserved under their glass.
Wilsford Antiques

The frames exhibit a charming degree of wear and distressed paint. This duo, presented in white frames, is available for purchase as a single set.

For more pieces please visit

https://www.wilsfordantiques.co.uk/

Date of Manufacture

Wilsford Antiques has dated these Framed Botanical Herbarium Pressings to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08765562
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Handwritten labels dated 1913: fixes the date.
Inscribed Firenze: places the origin in Florence.
Faded ink and slightly darkened paper: long exposure to light.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109366
Dealers Internal Ref
R-0145
Wilsford Antiques
Wilsford Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2024
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A pair of multi-pane glazed wooden frames containing arranged pressed flower specimens with handwritten labels.
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Archive I A pair of multi-pane glazed wooden frames containing arranged pressed flower specimens with handwritten labels.

Pair of Italian Framed Flower Pressings

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Wilsford Antiques

Wilsford Antiques
Telephone 07598 943763
Location
Unit 2B
Dean Farm
Wallop Business Park
Bent St.
Nether Wallop
Stockbridge
SO20 8EJ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wilsfordantiques
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A pair of multi-pane glazed wooden frames containing arranged pressed flower specimens with handwritten labels.
Pair of Italian Framed Flower Pressings
Ref: SA1109366
A pair of multi-pane glazed wooden frames containing arranged pressed flower specimens with handwritten labels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFramed Wall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Botanical
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Paper, Botanical Specimens
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsMulti-pane aperture, Distressed finish, Botanical specimens, Handwritten labels
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

These early 20th-century Italian herbariums take the form of a pair of multi-pane glazed wooden wall frames, presenting traditional botanical pressed flower specimens arranged behind glass in a grid pattern. Each piece measures 112 cm high, 83 cm wide and 4 cm deep, and incorporates a distressed off-white painted finish with visible wear to the wood, alongside handwritten labels inscribed with the word Firenze and the date 1913. The specimens display various shades of brown, green and muted reds against patterned paper backings within the multi-pane apertures, while the frames are fitted with white string hangers at the top edges. Placed in a home today, this decorative duo provides traditional wall art suitable for hanging above a sideboard or within a sunlit conservatory.

FAQs

Herbarium pressings originated as scientific records compiled by botanists and collectors to document regional plant species. Over time, these dried botanical arrangements were mounted with handwritten labels and encased in glass frames, becoming popular decorative elements in private studies and natural history collections.

Traditional flower pressings consist of natural dried plant flora mounted on acid-free paper or parchment using adhesive strips or thread. These sheets are set within wooden or metallic frames behind clear protective glass to prevent dust and physical deterioration.

Authentic vintage pressings display natural age-related discoloration on the paper mounts, handwritten botanical labels in ink or pencil, and subtle fading on the dried plant matter. The construction of the frame, including glass thickness and backing materials, also indicates period production.

Framed botanical pressings can be hung as a symmetrical pair above a sideboard, arranged within a larger gallery wall, or displayed on narrow picture ledges. Their muted natural tones integrate well with traditional, country, and minimalist interior schemes.

To preserve dried botanical specimens, display the frames away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to prevent fading and moisture damage. Clean the outer glass regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh liquid cleaners near the wooden frame joints.
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