A George III giltwood convex mirror
A George III giltwood convex mirror, circa 1810, by Thomas Fentham, the oval mirror plate within a reeded ebonised slip, the frame with 'rope twist' decoration and lappet terminals, the reverse with paper trade label 'THO FENTHAM & CO. 136 STRAND NEAR SOMERSET HOUSE MANUFACTURORS OF LOOKING GLASSES CONVEX AND CONCAVE MIRRORS AND ALL SORTS OF PICTURE AND GLASS FOR FRAMES/GLASS FOR EXPORTATION', 56cm diameter overall
For a number of convex mirrors made by Thomas Fentham see Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, 1996, page 204-205.
Thomas Fentham was a caver, gilder, glass grinder and picture frame maker, but is best know for convex and architectural mirrors. The business occupied various addresses on the Strand between 1774 and 1825 and was based at No.136 between 1794 and 1820. Fenthams customers included Lady Heathcote and Charles Towneley.
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. The mirror plate with the expected depletion and some grey spots. Rubbing and some small losses to gilt elements. Gilding appears to have been refreshed at some point. Some old screw holes to the reverse from previous fixtures. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A George III giltwood convex mirror, circa 1810, by Thomas Fentham, the oval mirror plate within a reeded ebonised slip, the frame with 'rope twist' decoration and lappet terminals, the reverse with paper trade label 'THO FENTHAM & CO. 136 STRAND NEAR SOMERSET HOUSE MANUFACTURORS OF LOOKING GLASSES CONVEX AND CONCAVE MIRRORS AND ALL SORTS OF PICTURE AND GLASS FOR FRAMES/GLASS FOR EXPORTATION', 56cm diameter overall
For a number of convex mirrors made by Thomas Fentham see Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, 1996, page 204-205.
Thomas Fentham was a caver, gilder, glass grinder and picture frame maker, but is best know for convex and architectural mirrors. The business occupied various addresses on the Strand between 1774 and 1825 and was based at No.136 between 1794 and 1820. Fenthams customers included Lady Heathcote and Charles Towneley.
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips and splits. The mirror plate with the expected depletion and some grey spots. Rubbing and some small losses to gilt elements. Gilding appears to have been refreshed at some point. Some old screw holes to the reverse from previous fixtures. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.
