An Unusual Heraldic Late 19thC Painted Wall Mirror sub-Art & Sculpture The paint finish survives most

The paint finish survives most in tact on the comb spindles

The gilt decoration is fifty percent faded as an average

displaying vivid blues

ring ouzel and crossbill

The gilding as a whole has consistent wear and loss as seen in the photographs but the mirror has not be restored and thus remains true to its original condition and is ready and able to be hung and admired

An Unusual Heraldic Late 19thC Painted Wall Mirror sub-Art & Sculpture The paint finish survives mostOrigin: Probably Italian Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 90 Height: 22. 5 inches Width: 11. 5 inches The unusual heraldic arched top pier looking glass with a decorated frame and surmount depicting armorial crested shields, the central shield with a fleur de lys (for Florence?) flanked by mythological beasts, the surround with gilt scrolls, the whole using gold, black and red pigments and surviving from the nineteenth