Pair of 18th century 'Carton Pierre' oval gilt mirrors. Circa 1780.Carton Pierre: This material was based on fully pulped paper fiber extended and hardened with substantial amounts of glue, whiting, and gypsum plaster, and sometimes alum and flour. Carton-pierre was pressed into molds as a plastic mass and allowed to harden. It is mid-way between plaster and papier-mache in weight and density. Used frequently by the Adams brothers in the 18th century.



**Width**
33 inches



**Height**
47 inches