Lot 25
  • 25

A pair of George III giltwood mirrors circa 1760

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • 130cm. by 64cm.; 4ft. 3in., by 2ft. 1in.
the rectangular plates surmounted by a pagoda crest, with trailing foliage to the sides and a pierced apron, flanked by follies and upturned pitchers with water pouring from them

Condition

Good overall condition. Re-gilded. Minor typical construction join separations. Minor age cracks to frames. Characteristic wear and chips to gilding. Typical minor blemishes to mirror glass slivering.
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