A pair of Italian gilt-bronze-and pietre dure-mounted engraved brass ebonised frames second quarter 17th century

each of octangonal form with a pierced winged female mask at each angle with a band inlaid with roundels of marble and pietre dure interposed by a female mask and foliate mounts; now mounted as a mirror

The mounts are rather dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Some minor wear to ebonising and to the brass band. Some of the inlaid stones are later replacements. One of the mounts on the top of the mirror has been re-soldered and is lacking its gilding. Evidence of re-gluing to the frame of the mounts. In overall good condition.
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A similar frame was sold as lot 112, in these Rooms, 8th July 2008.