Lot 219
  • 219

A George I carved giltwood wall mirror circa 1720

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Giltwood, glass
  • 104cm. high, 63cm. wide; 3ft. 5in., 2ft. ¾in.
the rectangular plate surmounted by a leaf and scroll-carved pediment with a punched ground, the conforming apron with later brass candle-arms 

Condition

This mirror has had restoration to the cresting. The gilding has been re-touched. The plate is old but heavily marked. It is a very atmospheric piece.
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