the well-carved reticulated frame with exuberant floral basket crest; the openwork frame with mirrored reserves adorned with lively c-scrolls, rocaille and meandering foliate vines; overall excellent antique condition with even wear and patina to giltwood surface; later mirror plate
the finely-carved reticulated frame with exuberant foliate crest; the frame adorned with lively c-scrolls, rocaille and floral motifs; overall excellent antique condition; later antique mirror plate
the original hand-beveled cartouche-shaped mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame surmounted by a bold Ho Ho bird; the whole adorned with elaborately stylized rocaille carving and scroll motifs; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; even patina and rubbing to newly water-gilded surface; some antiquing to plate
surmounted by a bold crest of a hoho bird surrounded by a lively foliate vine; minor replacements and restorations; refreshed gilding; later distressed plate
circa 1760
