A Spanish rococo polychrome, gilt a mecca and silvered mirror, mid-18th century

the crest carved with sun, moon, star and clouds surrounding the monogram AM, with inscription to the apron, N.a. S.a [de] Gracia de la Villa de Altura

This frame now converted into a mirror is in reasonably good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age. There are faint construction cracks showing and minor losses, flaking and chipping throughout. The original gilt and silvered surface with tarnishing throughout. There are two losses to the silver of the mirror plate, which also present some light foxing. The lower-right pierced scroll has been broken and repaired; there is one further repair to the upper-left scroll. Two hairline cracks are visible on the base of the cresting. The finial to the crown, broken, is missing. This piece will greatly benefit from a light clean.
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Altura is an ancient Spanish town in the comarca of Alto Palancia, Castellón, near Valencia. This mirror was probably commissioned by one of its religious institutions, the most famous of which was the Cartuja de Vall de Crist, a monastery later abandoned and of which only ruins now remain.