Looking Glass

Date1740-1760

MediumMahogany, deal, gilt, gesso, and glass

DimensionsOH:45 1/4"; OW:24 1/2"; OD:1 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-157

DescriptionLooking glass with arched and scrolled crest with scrolled brackets at either side; circular hole cut in center of crest partly filled with gilded rococo leaf with central cabochon; rectangular molded outer frame curved at upper corners; rectangular gilt and carved gesso inner frame following contours of outer frame; scrolled lower crest flanked by pair of scrolled brackets matching upper brackets.
MarkingsNone found