LOUIS PHILIPPE MID-19TH CENTURY MIRROR – FIREPLACE OVERMANTEL WITH LOVE KNOT FRAME - (NEW ENTRY)

Elegant and well-preserved mirror – fireplace overmantel from the Louis Philippe period (1840 – 1850) in gilded and carved wood. The upper part features "ribbon" carvings depicting a "love knot". These particular artifacts were commissioned and then given as gifts to newlyweds to adorn their living rooms (positioning them above a fireplace) or bedrooms. The love knot is an auspicious sign of prosperity and future happiness. Emilia – Romagna, mid-19th century Measurements: height cm. 149 – width cm. 98 Price: upon request