Looking glass

DateCa. 1750

MediumWalnut and deal

DimensionsOH: 30 7/8"; OW: 16 7/8".

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1952-418

DescriptionLooking glass. Central cresting with raised rounded arch top with one reverse scroll on either side of arch top flanked by a C scroll at either side and in turn flanked by applied C scrolls on either outer edge of frame. Rectangular ogee moulding with incurved upper corners enclosing single beveled original glass. Base skirt cut in rounded inverted arched form conforming with top with flanking C scrolls on either side. Replaced pine back.

Walnut veneer on deal.