Dressing glass

Date1730-1750

MediumWalnut veneer on deal; glass, brass, Secondary: Oak back to mirror, back of stand and drawer sides, back and bottom.

DimensionsOH: 22 1/8" OW:(base) 15 1/2" OD: 7 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1939-272

DescriptionDressing glass with tapering, rectangular posts, molded on front edges, and surmounted by brass acorns; molded, rectangular frame with rounded upper corners, and carved and gilt inner frame; frame secured to posts by pair of brass screws with circular ring pulls; rectangular base section with flat top molded on front and sides; straight sides; drawer at front with projecting lower edge; pair of original small brass pulls and original central scrolled cast, brass escutcheon; four ogee bracket feet.