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#5932

NAUTICAL RONDEL WITH DOLPHINS, EAGLE AND BALLS MIRROR

26 x 38"

This classical 18th Century rondel symbolizes maritime supremacy of the seas. Mythical dolphins with cascades of sea leaves and pods flank an heraldic eagle perched on a draped platform. The decoratively roped and banded rondel frame with balls and black rim holds a convex mirror. A stylized shell and scrolled leaf design embellishes the bottom crest. This symbolic regalia is properly finished in hand laid and antiqued gold leaf.