Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Black & Gold Figural Lion Mirror, c.1870 Full Catalogue

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Black & Gold Figural Lion Mirror, c.1870 Full CatalogueAn impressive and substantial 19th century French Napoleon III black & gold figural lion mirror, c. 1870. The mirror boasts its original mirror plate which remains in a very good condition throughout with some very slight foxing to the edges in places commensurate with age. The frame remains in a wholly original condition and as such there are hairline cracks throughout to the plaster (please see photographs); these are surface cracks and the frame

'George Maurice & Co

A rare sterling silver match vesta with striker to the base by Arthur & John Zimmerman

Barker & Sons' hand painted elements to the dial and glass are present and clear

The glass and enamel r emain in an excellent condition

A small piece of metal has been used as a substitute which holds the stand in place with ease

with wonderful movement to the water particularly

The tower consists of four tiers

Width at widest points: 76cm

Height: 46

An exceptional and charming 18th century mahogany bureau of unusually small proportions

who was noted as being in business at 316

Traditional tine boxes (pronounced teen-ah) originated in Norway and examples have been found in the remains of Viking ships as early as 840 A