French Brass-Mounted Cushion Mirror, 19th Century
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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.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Mounts - Mounts are used to describe bronze, brass and ormolu adornments on furniture especially quality furniture in the rococo and classical revival style, and are also the cabinet makers' name for the metal fittings on furniture, such as hinges, locks and handles, and metal edges and guards which protect furniture from damage.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- mirrors, wall, material - iron, brass bronze and other metal 158
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mirrors, wall, period, age or style
- cushion style 112
- French 642
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