fitted with the original mercury split mirror plates within a carved giltwood frame with beaded slip surrounded by a heart-and-dart outer molding; overall wear, rubbing and patina to gilded surface with exposed red bole and gesso; areas of loss to original mirror plates
the rectangular carved frame in the neoclassical style of overlapping laurel leaves and berries tied with ribbons all highlighted with acanthus leaves at the corners; refreshed paint and gilding; nice overall even wear and patina; age to original antique plate