From the quaintly named village of Missy not far from Mont St. Michel. It features a floral motif based on sunflowers which were then recently introduced to Norman agriculture. They were hailed as a fantastic new oil crop but proved unsuitable for damp Norman climes. The flower design is clearly based on a modified marguerite (ox-eye daisy) which they'd been carving for several centuries. The colour of the oak is lovely; not at all sombre and has survived 167 years in a working farmhouse in fantastic condition. Warm and folksy decoration on a smart and impressive corps. We love it.

Measures 208 cm tall x 58 cm deep x 133 cm wide (148 cm including cornice)