An Italian gilt-bronze, copper and hardstone-mounted ebonised frame 17th century

of octagonal form, the cresting and sides mounted with a female espagnolette mask, the other sides mounted with a stylised anthemion and foliage, the inner frame with an engraved copper band enclosing hardstones roundels including lapis lazuli, with a gilt-bronze mask mount at the angles; now mounted as a mirror; apron mount missing

The mounts are slightly dirty and rubbed, commensurate with age and as visible from photograph. There is a crack and a minor section missing on the base of the the mount on the top right of the brass border and also a small section missing from the base of the mount immediately left of it as visible from the catalogue photograph. Some of the hardstones may well have been replaced. Some old very minor chips to wooden frame, commensurate with age. In overall good condition.
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