An Italian Rococo silvered console table
An Italian Rococo gilt varnished silvered (mecca) console table
Venice
mid 18th century
With a breccia di Aleppo marble top.
height 35in (89cm); width 50in (127cm); depth 24 3/4in (63cm)
Footnote:
Mecca is a is a 17th century technique that originated in Italy whereby an oil and resin lacquer is applied to a silvered surface to emulate gilding.
Condition Report: Structurally sound. Decoration refreshed. General marks, nicks, scratches, cracking, rubbing and wear. Scattered losses to decoration. Marble rubbed with scattered chips.
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An Italian Rococo gilt varnished silvered (mecca) console table
Venice
mid 18th century
With a breccia di Aleppo marble top.
height 35in (89cm); width 50in (127cm); depth 24 3/4in (63cm)
Footnote:
Mecca is a is a 17th century technique that originated in Italy whereby an oil and resin lacquer is applied to a silvered surface to emulate gilding.
Condition Report: Structurally sound. Decoration refreshed. General marks, nicks, scratches, cracking, rubbing and wear. Scattered losses to decoration. Marble rubbed with scattered chips.