A Set of Four Venetian Etched Clear and Blue Glass Girandole Wall Mirrors.
Each of cartouche shape with marginal plates on a blue glass ground. The acanthus leaf cresting centred by a tulip flower finial. Above a pair of ‘S’-shaped candelarms with glass drip-pans.
The central plates etched with allegorical figures representing the four continents:
Asia, in loose robes, holding a spear, a snake and a dragon.
Africa, in classical robes modelled as Artemis, holding a sword and a chalice.
America, a figure with grass headdress holding a bow and arrow, with an exotic bird at her feet.
Europe, a crowned figure in classical robes, holding a spear and floral cornucopia, with a globe and atlas at her feet.
Italy, Circa 1920.
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Dimensions:Height: 52.37 in (133 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:MirrorEtched
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Place of Origin:Italy
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Circa 1920
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Brighton, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: B77980Seller: LU1028039904012
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