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Pair of 19th Century Italian Venetian Hand-Etched Carved Giltwood Mirrors

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A fantastic and large pair of 19th century Louis XV/Roccoco style Italian Giltwood Venetian hand-etched and hand engraved mirrors. These gorgeous mirrors are all hand-carved with scrolling foliage, flowers, vines, acanthus leaf finials, scrolling floral ears, and straight borders with curved moldings. The mirrors are beautifully hand-made with mercury backing and are all hand-engraved and hand-etched with beautiful floral patterns, cornucopias, and other elaborate designs. The etchings are accomplished behind the glass, over the mirror, giving a clean and beautiful finish to the piece. Pairs of mirrors such as these are very difficult to come across in this age, quality, and condition. Italy, Circa: 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919521543782
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