Antique Italian Triptych Sorrento Ware Walnut Crutch Oval Folding Mirror 19th Century

Description

An Imposing Hand Carved Sorrento Ware Walnut or Olivewood Folding Standing Mirror, mid to late Nineteenth Century.

The hinged fretwork … more An Imposing Hand Carved Sorrento Ware Walnut or Olivewood Folding Standing Mirror, mid to late Nineteenth Century.

The hinged fretwork panels superbly inlaid with Italian figurative oval vignettes, surrounding an oval beveled edge looking glass.

Condition: Superb untouched condition with nice surface patination and little evidence of use. Complete with its original back support stand, original mirror is also in nice clean condition

Height: (entire as shown) 17.25" (43.5cm). Width: (entire when opened) 14” (35cm). Width: (when closed) 7” (17.5cm).

Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping arranged by Seller inhouse.

The history of Sorrento Ware dates back to The first known examples of Sorrento ware were small boxes and other objects that were made for the local market in the 18th century. However, the popularity of Sorrento ware soon spread to other parts of Italy and Europe and Worldwide. less