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Moroccan, Mother of Pearl, Micro-Mosaic Inlay & Parquetry Frame with Bevelled Wall Mirror c.1925 (1 of 34)
W&W Antiques
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Moroccan, Mother of Pearl, Micro-Mosaic Inlay & Parquetry Frame with Bevelled Wall Mirror c.1925

REF: 2031 - 020820 / LA221735
£325
€380
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Description
For sale is a beautiful and intricate inlaid mother of pearl, mosaic / parquetry, frame from circa 1920 - 1935. - North African, most likely Moroccan or Syrian design, with intricate mother of pearl inlay and micro-mosaic geometric parquetry. There are some light signs of wear due to the age of the inlay in a small number of places but are not noticeable. - The pattern has micro mosaic diamonds, and a continuous geometric design motif intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl and satinwood that adorn nearly every square inch of this highly decorative 1920's inlaid mirror frame. - There is a wire and hanging loops to the rear and some dark greenish original backing paper. - Bevelled mirror in good condition that has been replaced. - Frame dimensions: height 16.5" x width 13" inches. - Mirror dimensions: height 10.5" x width 7" inches. An attractive and highly skilled piece of craftsmanship available to hang and adorn any room.
measurements
Height:
42 CM
Width:
33 CM
Depth:
2.5 CM
declaration
W&W Antiques has clarified that the Moroccan, Mother of Pearl, Micro-Mosaic Inlay & Parquetry Frame with Bevelled Wall Mirror c.1925 (LA221735) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1925
condition
Please consider the photographs and description as a great record of the condition of this antique item.
location
This Moroccan, Mother of Pearl, Micro-Mosaic Inlay & Parquetry Frame with Bevelled Wall Mirror c.1925 is located in Moray (Elginshire), United Kingdom