Paul Michael Farnham

Description

An Antique Giltwood Pier Glass Or Console Mirror.
Ex Trawsgoed Mansion: Aberystwyth, Wales.
Formally The Property Of The Vaughan Family, Earls Of Lisburne In 1776.
A Georgian Wing Was Added To The Property, Also Known As Crossways In 1772 By Either Robert Mylne Or Anthony Keck.
Later Work Was Carried Out By William Coultart In 1840.

The Mirror Stands 90 Inches High {7 Foot 5 Inches} And Its Maximum Width At The Pediment Is 49 Inches {4 Foot 1Inch}.
The Original Bright Water Gilding Can Still Be Seen Peeping Out Under A Thin Later Layer Of Gold Paint.
The Original Plate Gives A Wonderful Steely Grey Reflection And There Are Areas Of Desirable Subtle Distressing.
The Original Panelled Backboards Are Divided Into Six Panels.