A mid-20th-century Venetian mirror made entirely of meticulously crafted glass pieces
This mirror features a frame composed entirely of meticulously worked and assembled glass pieces rather than wood or metal. It incorporates several classic Venetian glassmaking techniques: acid etching or wheel engraving (Intaglio) displaying opaque floral and vine motifs, three-dimensional hand-blown glass appliques such as rosettes and scrolls, and a braided glass cord (Torsade) bordering the oval center and outer edges. The piece is accented with a translucent aquamarine or light blue color.
Venetian glassmaking; Murano mirrors; Vintage interior design
The mirror represents the renowned craftsmanship of Murano, Venice. The dark spots on the mirror’s edges, known as silvering degradation or “desplate”, are a natural oxidation of the silver backing resulting from age and humidity, which authenticates its vintage character for collectors. It likely arrived in Riobamba during the city’s aristocratic and economically dynamic era, imported directly from Europe by wealthy families
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