DIEPPE, MID-19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH BONE AND IVORY MIRROR
DIEPPE, MID-19TH CENTURY
The cresting centred by a coat-of-arms beneath a closed crown and flanked by supporters in the form of dragons and inscribed 'SAXONAE', above an oval bevelled plate, the foliate frame further applied with arms, fauns, putti, a lyre and the initials 'FA' beneath a coronet
33 ½ in. (85 cm.) high; 23 in. (58 cm.) wide

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

The northern French town of Dieppe is synonymous with this type of carved bone and ivory furniture, particularly mirrors. A great number of romantically inspired Renaissance-style ornamental mirrors were produced at a number of small ateliers there during the second half of the 19th century. This mirror is typical of the local style, with its rich carving and inclusion of heraldic motifs.
The coat-of-arms is in part an approximation of the arms of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany which was historically important as the seat of the Electors of Saxony, including August II ‘the Strong’, Elector of Saxony and his Order of the White Eagle.

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