Lot 152
  • 152

A pair of George III giltwood oval pier mirrors circa 1765

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • giltwood, mirror glass
  • height 4 ft. 4 in.; width 27 in.
  • 132 cm; 68.6 cm

Condition

Overall good condition, gilding refreshed with very small chips and losses to gilding at extremities, mirror plates appear to be original with crystalization, with small losses to silvering and some pitting, the gilding is stable, the mirrors are sturdy and very nicely carved.
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