18th Century Italian Gilded Silver Leaf and Mercury Plated Limewood Altar Mirror
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18th Century Italian Gilded Silver Leaf and Mercury Plated Limewood Altar Mirror
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1740-1770
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Please see description for full condition report and photographs for visual reference.
- Seller Location:Bedford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 20041stDibs: LU1944315408312
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