George III Diminutive Walnut Looking Glass, retailed by John Elliott (1713-1791), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1765

George III Diminutive Walnut Looking Glass
retailed by John Elliott (1713-1791)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Circa 1765

With old printed paper label on reverse John Elliott / At his Looking Glass Store, the Sign of the Bell and Looking Glass in Chestnut - Street, Philadelphia. Imports and sells all Sorts of English Looking Glasses at the lowest Rates. [Small tear in the paper] He also new Quicksilvers and frames old Glasses and supplies People with new Glass to their own Frames.
Height 21 in. by Width 10 1/8 in.

Condition Report:
In overall very fine condition, appearing to retain a period piece of glass and all of its major elements. The frame with several pronounced shrinkage cracks that were likely reglued at some point. The reverse side of the crest and bottom scroll is lacking its glue blocks applied to prevent warp.