An Italian polychrome and engraved glass mirror, Venetian, Murano, Late 19th/early 20th century, possibly by S.A.L.I.R

with a stylised scallopshell cresting above an engraved panel depicting Venus and Cupid above a rectangular plate with mirrored borders with an acanthus clasp at each corner above a shaped apron, the whole applied with ribbon-tied floral garlands and trails of flowers and leaves

Carlton Hobbs, London.

In overall good conserved condition. Some minor losses generally and chips but this generally in good order. Some degradation to the mercury as visible from the photograph. The piece is a bit dirty and would benefit to a light clean according to taste.
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This magnificent mirror is not only extraordinary for its size but also its spectacular decoration with profuse swags of polychrome Murano flowers demonstrating the virtuosity of the Murano craftsmen in the 19th century to make such large scale objects. Whilst it is common to see Murano glass chandeliers it is extremely rare to find  a mirror as the offered example.