Elegant Biedermeier mirror, Vienna circa 1820, veneered in burr walnut with original mercury-mirrored glass.
Description:
Elegant Biedermeier mirror veneered in burr walnut with original mercury-mirrored glass. Vienna circa 1820. Dimensions: 97x71 cm. In intact condition with shellac finish applied with museum-standard buffer technique. Exquisite, contained dimensions, perfect even for an apartment. Also excellent for combining with high-end modern pieces for a unique, exclusive, and refined elegance. With the warm golden amber color of the antique blonde walnut patina with a true French polishing shellac finish.
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