Lot 233
  • 233

A Flemish repoussé metal mounted and tortoiseshell veneered wall mirror early 18th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • brass and tortoishell
  • 146cm. high, 83cm. wide; 4ft. 9½in., 2ft. 8½in.
the shaped cresting centred by a mask the borders with foliate decorated brass, ebonsied mouldings and blond tortoiseshell veneers

Provenance

Supplied by Robert Kime

Condition

Some repoussé work with holes and lifting. Generally in good order. Mirror plate with typical spotting. Some loose mouldings.
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