Carved Oak Mirror with Mercury Plate Glass

Overmantle mirror with carved oak frame and mercury plate ‘silvered’ glass. -The outer section of the frame features a deep brown expertly carved oak frame with depictions of fruit and leaves, the sides gently fading from a raised form into fine lines carved into the wood. -Followed by a lightly carved pattern which surrounds the next layer. -At each of the top corners to the mirror can be seen more carved decoration, of the French ‘fleur de lis’, a key indication to the roots of this fine piece. – The inner border decoration is of a unique style almost like that of a scalloped edge with some additional detail. Typically made for placement above a fireplace mantel this item would sit wonderfully in a living room or lounge but will also look superb in other spaces. Date: circa 1880 Material: Carved Oak & Mercury Plate Glass Origin: French