A very unusual looking-glass is shown in Illustration [371], a long mantel looking-glass of very early date, probably not later than 1750.
Illus. 371.—Mantel Glass, 1725-1750.
Illus. 372.—Looking-glass, 1770.
The glass is made in three sections, the two end sections being lapped over the middle one. The glasses are not bevelled. Short garlands carved in wood are upon the sides, and the moulding around the glass is made in curves, while the upper and lower edges of the frame are perfectly straight.
Illus. 373.—Looking-glass, 1770.
A glimpse may be caught above the frame of the two pieces of metal fastened to the back, which are found upon such frames, with a hole for a screw to fasten the heavy frame to the wall. This looking-glass belongs to Dwight M. Prouty, Esq.
The looking-glasses in Illustrations [372] and [373] also belong to Mr. Prouty.