Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid Pair of seven arm ormolu

Pair of seven arm ormolu sconces with three upper arms over four lower arms the wall mount in the manner of a grotesque by Daniel Marot

Much of the porphyry used in table tops across Europe was salvaged from Roman era ruins

although Thomas Hope does not give Tatham credit

The lion lies atop symbols of the French monarchy

Rococo Carved Oval Looking Glass, circa 1755 inlaid Pair of seven arm ormoluA finely carved oval rococo looking glass, the carving of intertwined branches with an oak leaf spray at the top, leaves on the sides, the branches tied with a bow at the base. A marvelous example of some of the more innovative rococo designs that can be found made between 1740 65. Re gilded, but not recently. Ht. 32 3 4, Width, 27 1 4