Dutch Baroque Tortoiseshell Veneered & Ripple-Molded Ebonized Mirror, 17/18thc.

having a concave molded edge design with alternating faux painted and ebonized sections, wooden with gesso overlay, retaining likely original antique mirrorplate

The walnut frame constructed with a series of moldings and retaining some of its previous painted finish, fitted with a modern 1/4” mirrorplate

Having a geometrically shaped upper portion the reverse painted mirror depicting mounted soldiers in battle, the rectangular frame with slightly notched corners, the mirror plate is ...

The rectangular ebonized frame having an outer molded edge, the interior adorned with giltwood carvings in circular scroll forms, the inner molding also giltwood, mirror plate is mod...

This monumental 17th-century Flemish mirror is crafted in the grand Baroque style. The magnificent frame is veneered in exquisite tortoiseshell with wave-moulded bands of ebony providing a flawless accent. Tortoiseshell and ebony were both among the most precious and coveted materials of the 17th century, and are used to their utmost effect in this exceptionally rare looking glass. Flemish glassworkers enjoyed a reputation of excellence beginning in the 16th century. These skillful craftsmen are credited with the invention of the tin-mercury method of mirror-making, a process that made polished metal mirrors obsolete. They employed and excelled in a number of decorative techniques in creating the frames, including marquetry, japanning (Dutch and Flemish japanning was of the highest quality, surpassing even the English), and the use of tortoiseshell veneering...

An exquisite mid-17th-century Dutch or Flemish baroque mirror or looking glass, the original ebonized and faux tortoiseshell painted frame having geometric design with beveled reentr...

A stunning and most decorative Continental early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Fruitwood mirror. This wonderful rectangular mirror retains its original beveled ...

17th Century Italian ebonised pearwood mirror with carved ripple moulding. The rectangular plate within a cushion frame of convex and carved ripple moulding with inner eared corner...