19th Century Gilded Wooden "masonic" Mirror With Columns Featuring Celestial Spheres And A Compass And Square Pediment

Rare Masonic mirror in the form of a temple with a pediment from the Charles X period with beautiful and clear period gilding. Very elegant with its fluted half-columns with Corinthian capitals surmounted by a celestial sphere, resting on rich applied consoles with acanthus swags and a starry entablature; the so-called "broken" pediment surmounted by a crown with an eye, on an emblem of an open book with square and compass, the band itself decorated with the same symbol, the pediment itself with rich acanthus leaf scrolls, the original silvering well preserved with a beautiful reflection, the original parqueted background. With its elegant and slender refinement, this beautiful mirror possesses all the qualities of an exceptional "Neo-Classical" decoration. The gilding, in perfect condition and bright, lends it a majestic air, while its generous proportions contribute to the refined decorative appeal of this unique piece, dating from the very beginning of the 19th century or the reign of Charles X, when Freemasonry was at its height.