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1961-116, Dressing Glass
Dressing glass
1961-116, Dressing Glass

Dressing glass

Date1710-1730
OriginEngland
MediumJapanned deal on deal; oak back rest. Silvered (mercury amalgam) glass.
DimensionsOH: 24 1/2"; OW: 14 3/4"; OH: 1"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1961-116
DescriptionDressing glass: essentially rectangular frame with shaped and arched upper corners and clipped and incurving lower corners; frame surrounds original bevelled glass; vase-shape oak rest at back, hinged at top and supported at base by modern brass chain.