Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid although Thomas Hope does not

although Thomas Hope does not give Tatham credit

The original model was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and is in Lucerne

Mahogany tripod table having a circular top with carved molding over a carved base

having a carved and gilded cartouche flanked by a carved and gilded broken swan neck pediment with burr walnut veneers and the original re-silvered beveled glass plate

balloon shaped seat with front carved cabriole legs

Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid although Thomas Hope does notA finely carved oval rococo looking glass, the carving of intertwined branches with an oak leaf spray at the top, leaves on the sides, the branches tied with a bow at the base. A marvelous example of some of the more innovative rococo designs that can be found made between 1740 65. Re gilded, but not recently. Ht. 32 3 4, Width, 27 1 4