AN ADAM STYLE GILTWOOD AND GESSO FRAME OVERMANTEL MIRROR, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER.
Description
surmounted by a dem-lune panel with segmented mirror plate and flanked by a pair of carved classical urns with swagged drapes, the inverted fluted frieze interspaced by rosettes, the divided triple plates interspaced by ribbon-tied bell-flower pendant uprights, the outer plates with applied carved foliate and bell-flower ornament, the moulded inverted breakfront base with a frieze of flowerhead filled ovals, 200cm wide x 235cm high
***Originally part of the furnishings of a castle built in Hong Kong in the 1930's, thence by descent.Show more
Condition
gilding distressed, elements added, knocked in places, de-silvering to mirror plates. A modern purpose made wooden crate is included with this mirror.
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Description
surmounted by a dem-lune panel with segmented mirror plate and flanked by a pair of carved classical urns with swagged drapes, the inverted fluted frieze interspaced by rosettes, the divided triple plates interspaced by ribbon-tied bell-flower pendant uprights, the outer plates with applied carved foliate and bell-flower ornament, the moulded inverted breakfront base with a frieze of flowerhead filled ovals, 200cm wide x 235cm high
***Originally part of the furnishings of a castle built in Hong Kong in the 1930's, thence by descent.Show more
Condition
gilding distressed, elements added, knocked in places, de-silvering to mirror plates. A modern purpose made wooden crate is included with this mirror.
