Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid although Thomas Hope does not

although Thomas Hope does not give Tatham credit

Pair of seven arm ormolu sconces with three upper arms over four lower arms the wall mount in the manner of a grotesque by Daniel Marot

The lion lies atop symbols of the French monarchy

It is more than likely that the specimen marbles surrounding were from an English or Irish supply as it included marbles seldom used in Roman or Florentine table tops such as malachite and bluejohn

The original model was designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and is in Lucerne

Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid although Thomas Hope does notA finely carved oval rococo looking glass, the carving of intertwined branches with an oak leaf spray at the top, leaves on the sides, the branches tied with a bow at the base. A marvelous example of some of the more innovative rococo designs that can be found made between 1740 65. Re gilded, but not recently. Ht. 32 3 4, Width, 27 1 4