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19th Century Carved Giltwood Pier Glass Mirror
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An impressive carved giltwood and gesso pier glass mirror.
19th century.
With a bold shell cresting and trailing flowers in the margins.
Divided, beveled plate.
This chic antique pier glass, or looking glass, has been historically re-gilded to a high and costly standard.
In very good condition overall.
- Dimensions:Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: The mirror plate may well be later and is only discernible upon very close inspection, but is nicely bevelled. Overall in excellent condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lymington, GB
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