Frame
1850-1900 (made)
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Carved walnut mirror frame. The rectangular opening is bordered by a convex fluted moulding surrounded by masks, scrolled shields, vases, drapery, leafy ornament, and voluted brackets. Below is a projecting moulding supported by a mask between two winged mermen holding shields. The whole is surmounted by an entablature with an overhanging cornice enriched with a fluted dentil band, with two profile heads below on either side.
Object details
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| Brief description | Frame, probably Italy 1850-1900 in the style of Italy 1550-1600 |
| Physical description | Carved walnut mirror frame. The rectangular opening is bordered by a convex fluted moulding surrounded by masks, scrolled shields, vases, drapery, leafy ornament, and voluted brackets. Below is a projecting moulding supported by a mask between two winged mermen holding shields. The whole is surmounted by an entablature with an overhanging cornice enriched with a fluted dentil band, with two profile heads below on either side. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | H Vaughan
28 Cumberland Terrace
Florentine mirror case
with metal Mirror (Label pasted on reverse (ms):) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Henry Vaughan |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Henry Vaughan |
| Production | Probably Italy 1850-1900 in the style of Italy 1550-1600 |
| Associated object | 960-1900 (Ensemble) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 961-1900 |
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| Record created | February 29, 2008 |
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