of riveted hand-hammered construction the large oval body with rolled lip all flanked by lion ring handles; raised on four robust paw feet; good solid construction; wear consistent with age and use
Elizabeth Blackwell (Scottish 1707-1758) was the first British female botanical illustrator who also was the first woman to draw, etch and color her own engravings. Blackwell is notable for her publication "A Curious Herbal" in 1735 raising funds to free her husband from debtors prison; new giltwood frames, acid free matting and ebonized fillets (matt color does match); minor overall discoloration to paper with some creasing; PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
the oval mahogany tray with raised gallery of alternating wood all flanked by brass handles; centering a large shell medallion surrounded by lively floral and foliate vines; good antique condition with overall even wear
the thick and robust beechwood frame with silver-gilt accents surrounding the original antiqued mirror plate; excellent antique condition with well-patinated mirror plate
