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Looking Glass

Date1700 to 1720

OriginEurope

MediumDeal, glass, and metal

DimensionsOH: 51"; OW: 17 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1935-338,1

DescriptionLooking glass on deal backing with metal mounts; Vauxhall with blue glass inset in frame, metal leaves, crest engraved. High etched glass cresting surrounded by band of beaded, gilt molding; glass etched with border of baroque scrollwork with large, central bouquet of etched flowers flanked by small vases of flowers with scrolled border at base; rectangular glass below surrounded by gilt metal frame, the outer border of gilt beadwork with inner borders of molded, gilt wood between which is a narrow border of blue glass; gilded, metal leaf bands at corners and at intervals at sides and top of frameMark(s)None found