An antique upper element of a lark mirror, used as a hunting decoy. This arched wooden piece is fitted with small square mirrors set in carved recesses, designed to reflect light and attract birds. The piece displays a pronounced antique patina, signs of use, and partial losses, attesting to actual use in the field. A utilitarian object, it has now become an ethnographic and decorative curiosity, typical of traditional 19th-century hunting practices.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 26 x 9 x 4cm ✦ Material: Wood and fragments of glass mirrors ✦ Condition: Significant wear and tear, missing or damaged mirrors, patinated wood with old marks, stable structure
An antique hunting object that can be repurposed as a wall decoration or placed on a surface, appreciated for its raw design and authentic character.
