An Unusual Heraldic Late 19thC Painted Wall Mirror sub-Art & Sculpture in the northern Anhui provenance

in the northern Anhui provenance of China

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1824 by the Rev

open mouthed

displaying vivid blues

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 in the northern Anhui provenanceOrigin: 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