A fine louis xvi style carved mahogany and gilt-bronze psyche Most probably American, circa 1885

overall in good condition and good presentation. The carcass and veneers with the usual nicks, dents and scratches consistent with age and use. To both upright support one can notice three small losses to the gilt-bronze cast bell-mounts at their tip. three small losses to bronze mounts decorating each curved legs. To the top of the mirror frame their are to holes at the center which might have been from a former bronze mount centering the crest. Each bronze elememt are finely cast and chased
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