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The imbricated Ouroboros-carved frame with an ebonized reeded fillet forming the inner-slip, flanked by two serpent-form candle-arms
311⁄2 in. (80 cm.) high, 301⁄2 in. (77.5 cm.) wide across arms, 83⁄4 in. (22.2 cm.) deep
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Lot Essay

A mirror with an identical Ouroboros frame and similar serpent candle-arms as the present mirror, but with a more elaborate cresting is in the collection at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (see: C. Musgrave, 'England: 1800-1830', in World Furniture: An Illustrated History, ed. H. Hayward, p. 203, fig. 756).

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