Geometrical Tartan Chess Board with Floral Borders
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A verre eglomise chess board, late 19th century, geometrical patterned with alternate tartan decoupage, and corner decorated borders of rose, waratah, shamrock and thistle, 56 x 56 cm
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- Verre Églomisé - Verre églomisé is the process by which the reverse of glass is decorated with gold or silver foil, sometimes with the addition of painted decoration. The technique was popular in the early and mid 19th century, but its use dates back to pre-Roman times.
It was used as a decorative effect on mirrors, table tops and clocks.
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