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1800-1815
GUSN-17351
Looking glass flanked by fluted columns, each column supporting a cornice which is the base for an urn at either corner. Between the two urns, atop a square pedestal decorated with a flower shaped medallion, is a bird holding in its mouth the middle of a wire decorated with 13 balls. The ends of the wire are attached to the urns, forming two swags. Above the looking glass is painted in gold, black and grey the scene of a tall ship sailing by an island. (reverse glass)
wall mirrors
mirrors
glass (material)
paint (coating)
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
ships
Mirror
Mirror, Wall
Glass
Paint
Bird
Ship
Mirror, Wall
1958.73
Unknown
37.375 x 18.125 x 2.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Museum Accession
1958.73.1
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