Edwardian Hand-Crafted and Painted Three-Panel Etched Glass Mantel Mirror, 1910
$1,295.00
A brilliant circa 1910 Belle Époque-influenced Edwardian three-panel etched glass overmantel mirror with hand-crafted, hand-painted, and gilt-detailed frame.
Hand-crafted wide wood frame with hand-painted faux-leather finish and antiqued gilt trim. Embellished with beautiful floral and classical motif applied molded plaster decorations and a wonderfully dramatic piece crowning the top, all hand-painted in a subdued gilt finish with dabs of aqua marine and ruby red.
A trio of custom-cut leaded glass mirror panels, with the those on the left and right featuring a finely done hand-etched wheat motif, long a symbol of abundance, prosperity, good fortune, and love.
Dimensions:
Height: 22 in
Width: 46 in
Depth: 1.13 in
Panels at left and right are H 14.75 in. x W 11.25 in., and middle panel is H 15.25 in. x W 17.38 in.
Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. In great antique condition. A small area of scuffed finish on top left back edge. A bit of desirable isolated light peppering in mirror that speaks to its authentic antique character. Remnants of original paper backing.