Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Black & Gold Figural Lion Mirror, c.1870 SOLD with delicate line decoration to

with delicate line decoration to the handle

There is a small section of damage to one handle which presumably has happened subsequent to an historic drop on to a soft surface

established in 1833 and based in Connecticut

The oak has a wonderful patina throughout

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

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Black & Gold Figural Lion Mirror, c.1870 SOLD with delicate line decoration toAn 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