19th Century Italian Gilt & Red Repoussé Mirror

Description

An Italian embossed repoussé mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Italy features a repoussage or chasing/embossing floral … more An Italian embossed repoussé mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Italy features a repoussage or chasing/embossing floral and leaf motif in metal (applied atop a wooden frame) which adorns the larger outer surround, inner surround (which is divided by narrow mirrors) and accentuated corner embellishments. The larger inner glass is presented in a raised center panel, and has beveled edges. The gilt gold is complimented with a cranberry red. Note that the mirror is old, but not original to this piece and that there are some scratches to the glass, and some slight separations at frame corners. This 19th century Italian mirror is nicely sized, standing approximately 4.25 feet in height. less