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A Circular Convex Mirror Complete With Original Lion Mask

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Origin	England
Period	19th Century
Materials	Of bronzed and gilded wood.
Creation Date	Early 19th Century.
Description	A LARGE BRONZED AND GILT WOOD CIRCULAR CONVEX MIRROR WITH MOST UNUSUAL, PROBABLY NAUTICAL, RING BOLT DESIGN, COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL LION MASK HANGING ROUNDEL The circular D molded frame with outer flat gilded edge contains a plain fascia set with applied giltwood five pointed faceted stars. The inner ebonized reeded slip encloses the origin convex mirror plate. The outer sides with three ring form extensions the larger surmounting element resting a rectangular block. Hanging roundel with plain gilded frame and bronzed male lion mask. Witness mark indicating a further extension to underside. Gilding and bronzing nearly all original after careful removal of later coating. Width: 48 3/4" (123.8 cm); Height: 47 3/4" (121.2 cm); Approximate height including roundel: 60 5/8" (154 cm); Diameter of frame: 40 3/4 (103.5 cm).
Styles / Movements	Other, Regency, Traditional
Dealer Reference Number	11611
Incollect Reference Number	396405