Miniature Looking Glass
Date1800-1810
OriginAmerica, Massachusetts
MediumWhite Pine, Gilt, Glass
DimensionsOH: 12 1/4"; OW: 10"; OD: 3 1/4”
Credit LineBequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage
Object number2020-159
DescriptionMiniature gilt looking glass. Rectangular looking glass with eglomise panel in top third of frame with gilt molding between mirror and eglomise; eglomise panel depicting a marine scene with two ships in a cartouche border; spiral gilt beading along base and sides of molded frame; plain gilt blocks at bottom and top corners; broad overhanging molded crest rail with flat top projects further to front at ends, treating sides as columns with capitals in the crest; crest has a spiral gilt beading in a coved background.ProvenanceDonors purchased from Israel Sack, Inc. in 1997
ca. 1800
Ca. 1800
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ca. 1805
1810-1830
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