Fantastical Folk Art Reverse Glass Cut Glass Mirror

 
19th Century
H:48cm, W:48cm, D:6cm
 
An absolute enchanting decorative mirror which appears to incorporate a naïve decorative silver cut glass gilded design within its plate. This charming etching depicts many birds’ flowers and has a central panelled of stars.
 
A rare survivor, this charming mirror would provide a wonderful feature piece that would work in both a modern and traditional interior. It is hard to comprehend the workmanship in producing such a intricate, unique piece of folk-art design, which is an absolute pleasure to have and a wonder to behold. A heavy ebonised mahogany frame surrounds the original glass .Both mirror and frame have a a beautiful age and patina.

Mirror, frame and back totally original and untampered. A unique piece of folk art that crosses several naïve and simplistic, historic and decorative design boundaries.