Boylston Antiques is Proud to Offer for Sale

An Elaborately Carved and Pierced Rococo Revival Gilt Gesso Overmantel Mirror. Circa 1850.

A wide 7” frame adorns this exuberantly carved wood frame mirror from the Rococo Revival period of the mid 19th century.
• Gilt Acanthus leaves and bellflowers scroll gracefully along the wide, 7 inch pierced wood frame of this delightfully ornate overmantel mirror.
• Graduated beads adorn the Acanthus scrolls on each corner.
• Egg and dart moulding encircle the inner and outer perimeters of the frame.
• The glass appears to be in 2 parts, separated by a gold painted strip of wood.
• The glass in this looking glass is brilliant, true, unclouded and nearly flawless, even after almost 160 years.
• Overall Height is 41 inches.
• Overall Width is 46 inches.
• Small cracks in the gesso are apparent but there are no major flaws. Overall this looking glass is in wonderful shape for its age.

All items are sold "as is". This is antique looking glasse; small nicks and scratches are part of the beauty of an antique and are not described unless significant.
This looking glass may be picked up in Boylston, MA.
We can deliver this looking glass to areas within a 100 mile radius. Email for a delivery estimate.
A freight delivery can be arranged for destinations beyond our local delivery area. E-mail for a freight estimate.
Please ask any questions prior to offering to purchase.

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