A GEORGE II GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR, IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM KENT, CIRCA 1735

A GEORGE II GILTWOOD WALL MIRROR IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM KENT, CIRCA 1735146cm high, 73cm wideA closely related design of mirror dated 1739 was published in 'The Gentleman & Builders Companion', by William Jones. For related examples of mirrors see, Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650-1900, Sotheby's Publications, 1990, page 84, plate 73, and page 88, plate 87. Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions comensurate with age and use Old chips and splits/ cracks comensurate with age and use. Some old minor losses.The gilding may have been sympathetically refreshed and cleaned previously but generally wear is apparent overall and largely comensurate with the age of the mirror. Some areas of old loss to the gilding have been touched in with gold paint or gilt. The mercury mirror plate has significant age and is likely original. The hand bevelled edge of the plate conforms to the surrounding frame. There is grey spotting and some areas of loss due to depletion as expected for age. The rear panel appears original. The rear panel has historically been covered with paper (see additional images) Please refer to the additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer