c. 1760 Italian Naples Pier Mirror – 18th Century Gilded Wood with Original Mercury Glass

An exceptional 18th century Neapolitan pier mirror , hand-carved , gessoed , and finished in rich 22k gold gilding , dating to circa 1760 . The frame is inset with its original dual panels of mercury glass , surrounded by intricate scrollwork relief , flowing carved vines in bloom , and crowned by a gilded foliate flourish with a central mercury glass medallion . This rare and finely executed example of mid-18th century Italian craftsmanship embodies the elegance and grandeur of the period. A striking statement piece for collectors of baroque mirrors , Italian antique furnishings , or original mercury glass decorative arts .