Monumental 19th c. French Bottle Rack c.1800s Pillows This is an original signed

This is an original signed 19th century oil portrait of a gentleman

which rotates the propeller and once hung makes the ship fly in a circle

His lower right palm is raised in a gesture that says

CREATOR Headlight Work Clothes

Its simple forehead and chin rests were embellished with padding—made from “imported dog skin

Monumental 19th c. French Bottle Rack c.1800s Pillows This is an original signedABOUT This is a large iron French bottle rack with 17 tiers. This piece has retained its original finish with minor structural damage. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1800s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Zinc Coated Iron. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. 7 spikes have been broken off DIMENSIONS H 70. 5 in. Diameter 23 in. HISTORY Bottle racks were used to dry wine bottles in the vineyards.