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19th Century Green French Arch Top Mercury Mirror

About the Item

A beautiful 19th century French arch top mercury plate mirror, gesso over wood, then finished in a deep duck egg green with a gilt leaf decorative element and gilt banding to the interior of the frame. The mercury plate has wonderful foxing with a 'cobwebbing' effect in places. Small areas of loss to the gesso as shown in the images. 70.5cm Height x 47cm Width x 4cm Depth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.76 in (70.5 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hastings, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: green arch mirror1stDibs: LU3311336110122
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