Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Dressing Mirror with Hand-Painted Mirror Plate
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Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Dressing Mirror with Hand-Painted Mirror Plate
About the Item
- Creator:Town & Emanuel (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. usual wear and tear commensurate with age, knocks, scuffs and touchups to decoration, old repair to the frame surrounding the mirror plate.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1781229029052
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