Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror With Original Mercury Plates Italy Circa 1800

List: $6,500

An Italian Neoclassical giltwood mirror with original mercury plates; rectangular mirror plate with a carved inner slip and a mirrored border divided by beaded rosettes; a husk carved frame surmounted by swag with ribbon and medallion cresting featuring a carved relief profile of Augustus Caesar, the first Roman Emperor, with aquiline / Roman nose and laurel wreath on his head; a pair of finials and drum elements. The apron featuring scrolls & ribbon, and dragonfly carvings and foliate elements

height: 50 in. 127 cm., width: 18.5 in. 47 cm.

• Item Number: 21D0181250
• Country: Italy
• Period: Early 19th Century
• Creation Date: Circa 1800
• Materials: Giltwood, original mercury glass
• Height: 127 cm., 50 in.
• Length: 18.5 in., 47 cm.
• Condition: Good
• Wear: Consistent with age and use; age, discoloration, minor crack to the original mercury mirror plate;