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Antique English Reverse Painted 'Hey Diddle Diddle' Eglomise Child's Mirror

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Antique English Reverse Painted 'Hey Diddle Diddle' Eglomise Child's Mirror England, Circa 1850s A true rarity, a diminutive gilt Eglomise /reverse painted mirror depicting the English nursery rhyme Hey diddle, diddle!. Finely executed with gilt split column frame, with the upper-section hand painted highly detailed glass panel illustrating the children's nursery rhyme 'Hey diddle, diddle!' 'Hey diddle, diddle! The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon; The little dog laughed To see such sport, And the dish ran away with the spoon' The lower part with the original inset mirror plate Overall Measurements : 13.75 -Inches wide x 2-Inches deep x 24.5-Inches high Upper Reverse Painting 8 -Inches wide x 6.75-Inches high Mirror only 8.5 -Inches wide x 10 -Inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Ready to place.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8705 / SDHU5T13661stDibs: LU2592330238422
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