the original hand-beveled cartouche-shaped mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame surmounted by a bold Ho Ho bird; the whole adorned with elaborately stylized rocaille carving and scroll motifs; the Ho Ho bird was originally seen in asian artwork and symbolizes good fortune and longevity; even patina and rubbing to newly water-gilded surface; some antiquing to plate
the domed chased lid with embossed husk band and pinecone finial; the ovoid body flanked by bale handles raised on 3 anthemion-topped paw feet; wear and indentations.
an english 19th century chromolithograph; a well-rendered picture depicting a hand-colored pineapple; ; minor discoloration; later acid-free matte and gilt-wood frame.
surmounted by a bold crest of a hoho bird surrounded by a lively foliate vine; minor replacements and restorations; refreshed gilding; later distressed plate
circa 1760
a handsome pair of framed sea charts of the coasts of Great Britain by Captain Greenvile Collins; minor foxing; with later matte and ebonized wooden frame
London, 1781
