Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1870. A quality mid Victorian carved and gilded wood and gesso overmantel mirror. The shaped arch top surmounted by a pierced scalloped shell entwined in a circle with foliate carving above. The pediment with various types of carving and gesso, the front shaped in the form of a gentle arch, the uprights surmounted by a pair of carved and gilded urns. The frame contains its original mirror, which is in excellent condition, the sides of the mirror are in the form of a pair of columns with foliate capitals, fluted and reeded, finishing on a rectangular gilded base with foliate carving to the sides, the base with moulding, gilding and finishing on an enclosed plinth. The mirror has excellent colour and patination.

158cm High, 192cm Wide