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19th Century Napoleon III Style French Silver Plated Bronze Table Mirror

About the Item

Napoleon III style violin shaped table mirror made of bronze with a silvered rocaille decor of scrolled acanthus leaves, small flowers and on the bottom left a Mythological animal called "La Chimere" or "Chimera". The term "chimera" has come to describe any mythical or fictional animal with parts taken from various animals, or to describe anything composed of very disparate parts, or perceived as wildly imaginative, implausible, or dazzling. The glass mirror is backed by a metal sheet and bronze feet to hold it almost vertical on a horizontal surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 10.13 in (25.74 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition with age appropriate wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4082112688921
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