Early 19th Century twin-branch Convex Mirror
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Early 19th Century twin-branch Convex Mirror
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Early 19th Century twin-branch Convex Mirror:
with inner reeded ebony mount inside giltwood concave frame with gilded balls, the twin branches with scroll decoration and cut-glass pans; surmounted
by eagle with outstretched wings.
Circa 1820, and restored.
Height: | 31" | - | 79.0cm |
Width: | 22" | - | 56.0cm |
Projection: | 10" | - | 26.0cm |
Glossary Words
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
cut glass
Often now referred to as 'crystal', the glass was blown and shaped, then passed to a specialist cutter, who would polish and cut patterns to enhance its brilliance.