18th Century Oil on Leather "The Battle of Cannae" Decorative Manufactured by Marsh

Manufactured by Marsh

A large wall mirror produced using remnants of 18th century Flemish Verdue tapestry fabric and a late 19th century mirror

oak drawer linings and back boards

good patina to the gilt brass

Each battle scene showing the potential final glass colour choices and the lead lines

18th Century Oil on Leather "The Battle of Cannae" Decorative Manufactured by MarshA pair of large painted leather panels depicting the 'Battle of Cannae'. Both panels comprise of four leather sections mounted on board with an oil painted, tooled and worked surfaces. Remarkable surface detail throughout. Portugese , late 18th Century. Signed P. B. to one panel. The panels originated from a family member at Soldon Manor, Devon. The Battle of Cannae was a key engagement of the Second Punic War between the Roman Republic and Carthage.