A Gorgeous Large c.1900 French Giltwood Framed Overmantle Mirror sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Production of these decorated tiles

Production of these decorated tiles survived until the middle of the sixteenth century

which are plainly and sensibly fitted in polished wood

The first reads INF: CARYOPH

The brickwork detailing and overall body shape work wonderfully well

A Gorgeous Large c.1900 French Giltwood Framed Overmantle Mirror sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Production of these decorated tilesOrigin: French Period: Mid Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 1900 Height: 61 inches Width: 45 inches Depth: 2 inches The large rectangular overmantle mirror having the original rectangular heavy glass plate surrounded on three sides by the giltwood beaded frame, the whole showing distress commensurate with age. The original plate has some foxing but just the right amount to serve for character with a good spread of sparkle.