and much of the confusion about their origin is due to the belief held in the second half of the 18th and most of the 19th century that they were surviving examples of early English furniture

usually faded this remarkable survivor is vibrant with minimal damage to the silk ground with only minor foxing or tears

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He replaced it in 1972 with a smaller

chips to the base

A 17th Century Tortoise Shell Mirror View All Items and much of the confusionA 17th century gilt gesso, brass and tortoise shell wall mirror. Original distressed bevelled mercury mirror plate. Dutch colonial, circa 1680. Height 27. 75 (71cm). Width 25in (63. 5cm). Depth 2in (5cm).