The long original foxed rectangular mercury plate encased in a moulded beaded and acanthus carved border, below a carved blue tablet depicting the Roman goddess Minerva, crowned with a trumpet shaped domed top with feathers and tassels, all above C scrolls of flowing acanthus and carved flowers, the base with sprigs of bellflowers and a central bow with falling drapes, retaining its original gilt, in absolutely stunning untouched condition.
English, Circa 1780
Height: 68 inches, 168cm
Width: 26.5 inches, 67.5cm
Footnote, Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, law, victory, trade, the arts and warfare
£19,500
