
275
Louis XV style mirror
Estimate €2.500–5.000
274
Estimate €600–1.200
In rosewood and other woods.
Dial with Roman numerals, in gilt metal with raised and chased decoration depicting scrollwork and cherub heads, and marked "JOZE PACHECO OZÓRIO O FES EM SAM MIGUEL".
Portugal, 18th century.
(signs of use, losses, defects and mechanism not tested)
237x46x22 cm
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