Mirror
1745-1765 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Mirror, pinewood, carved and gilt on gesso ground. The frame is carved at the sides with floral swags in the centre between acanthus foliage above and below. The top is carved with rococo motifs and cresting formed of confronting C-scrolls surmounted by a cluster of flowers, the base with rococo motifs and C - scrolls.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | carved and gilt wood |
| Brief description | Mirror, pinewood carved and gilt, English, 1745-1765 |
| Physical description | Mirror, pinewood, carved and gilt on gesso ground. The frame is carved at the sides with floral swags in the centre between acanthus foliage above and below. The top is carved with rococo motifs and cresting formed of confronting C-scrolls surmounted by a cluster of flowers, the base with rococo motifs and C - scrolls. |
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| Other number | 4615/1937 - RF number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.122-1937 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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