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- Date: 1713
1800–1900 (looking-glass)
1863 (coronet added by Delaroche) - Medium: Oak, ebony, première-partie Boulle marquetry of brass and turtleshell, gilt bronze, brass feet, glass
- Height: 73 cm
- Width: 56 cm
- Inv: F50
- Location: Billiard Room
- Date: 1713
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- This toilet mirror was supplied to the duchesse de Berry, daughter of Philippe, duc d’Orléans, Regent of France, by the dealer Alexis Delaroue in 1713. Although previously attributed to Boulle, the style of decoration is very unlike other work by the celebrated cabinetmaker and is not now believed to be by him. The sphinx feet and some of the gilt-bronze border were added later in the same year by the goldsmith Ladoireau. The design of the première-partie marquetry on the back of the mirror is after an engraving by Jean Bérain, in 1674 appointed Dessinateur de la Chambre et du Cabinet du Roi. At some time in the 18th century, the arms of the duchesse de Berry were removed. The present marquess’s coronet was added for the 4th Marquess of Hertford in 1868.