Napoleon III Cushion Mirror with Elaborate Crest and Borders

A Napoleon III pressed metal cushion mirror, 19th century, an…
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A Napoleon III pressed metal cushion mirror, 19th century, an elaborate arched and pierced crest featuring an urn issuing flowers and fruits, with repousse borders enclosing original silvered plate, 111 cm high, 70 cm wide

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
  • Pierced Decoration - Ornamental woodwork with part of the background cut through and removed to produce an open-work pattern.

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