Inlaid Burl Veneer Wall Mirror
Auction Date: May 19, 2023
Sold for: $184
Lot: 127
Possibly Indian, the upper section.
The upper section possibly circa 1900. The lower section modern.
The upper section probably designed in India, with ebonized shield shaped panel under demilune crest, inlaid with silver metal vase of flowering branches under swagged garlands, stars, and diamonds. To the center, an inlaid panel of children at play in low relief, picked out in black enamel. The lower section a simple rectangular beveled mirror in a burled frame. The two mirror sections now conjoined by screws,
Approximate dimensions: 33 1/2 high x 21 1/2 wide x 2 1/4 inches deep..
Condition: Abrasions and wear to upper section. Minor losses. Scratch to left tip of crescent. The mirror plate and lower section in good condition, with minimal wear and scratching.