Pair of Flemish Early 19th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell Mirrors

A stunning and most decorative Continental early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Fruitwood mirror. This wonderful rectangular mirror retains its original beveled ...

An impressive Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror is framed within a fine straight mottled border with a fine foliate wrap around band. The outer solid wood ...

This monumental 17th-century Flemish mirror is crafted in the grand Baroque style. The magnificent frame is veneered in exquisite tortoiseshell with wave-moulded bands of ebony providing a flawless accent. Tortoiseshell and ebony were both among the most precious and coveted materials of the 17th century, and are used to their utmost effect in this exceptionally rare looking glass. Flemish glassworkers enjoyed a reputation of excellence beginning in the 16th century. These skillful craftsmen are credited with the invention of the tin-mercury method of mirror-making, a process that made polished metal mirrors obsolete. They employed and excelled in a number of decorative techniques in creating the frames, including marquetry, japanning (Dutch and Flemish japanning was of the highest quality, surpassing even the English), and the use of tortoiseshell veneering...

A beautiful pair of gilded antique mirrors with old facetted glass. The mirrors originate from Holland, 19th century and are in ornamented baro...