Middletons Antiques

Description

The back of this mirror frame reveals a lot about its pedigree and heritage .. (photo 6)
It has been carefully and painstakingly crafted. The carcass timber and framing blocks are all original and have never been disturbed. They have all been chiselled and parred down by hand to reduce their thickness and weight.
There is a carved date to the back of the crest ‘1741’ and the word ‘London’ together with a carved coat of arms (unidentified) featuring a cormorant or heron? The rough hewn backboards have never been disturbed confirming the originality of the plate glass within.


There are some spots of corrosion to the silvered back of the mirror plate itself but it reflects true and clear. It has been carefully framed by a border of well cut cross grained mouldings, each of short sections of solid walnut, chiselled on their inner edges and picked out with parcel gilding for added definition.

The overall design of the frame is gentle and unassuming. The veneers are not showy, highly figured or burred, but cut from straight grain English walnut. And the profiles of the crest and apron are nicely curved and shaped, but in the restrained manner of considered early Georgian taste.

In summary, this mirror was not made as an eye catching brash centrepiece intended to impress house visitors, but as a properly made quality item designed to sit comfortably but unobtrusively in the home – perhaps for a lady’s dressing room.

I think this mirror tells us something about good 18th century interior design, taste and careful construction qualities which have often been forgotten in more recent times.

Dimensions: 33 inches tall, 18 inches wide
ALL OF OUR ITEMS INCLUDE FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY.

We are based in Cornwall and have over 40 years experience of dealing in antiques of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Our business is founded on the passion we have for our subject, as well as a solid knowledge and understanding of the goods we sell, and the trade environment we work in.

We stock a wide range of unique items, all historically sound, and all in showroom condition. Quality furnishings to complement your own taste and flair for interior design, and including furniture, mirrors, works of art, and metal ware.

Our policy has always been to source and select only the most charming and engaging genuine antiques for our collection.


We do not sell reproductions or copies.

Most of our sales are made remotely via websites such as Antiques Atlas, and we are always happy to discuss and answer questions about our stock by email or phone. Please do get in touch.
Viewings can be arranged by appointment here in Cornwall and we will always explain the history of our stock and restoration work that has been carried out.


PAYMENTS Bank Transfers Credit/ Debit Cards and Paypal are accepted.
If your preferred method of payment is by card, an invoice will be emailed. This will include a link which opens up a merchant window to allow your transaction to be completed privately online. For your confidentiality and security, I prefer not to take card details or payments over the phone.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind Regards, Mark and Carole Middleton



REVIEWS -
Georgian Toilet Mirror. Delivered to Australia ..
''Breathtakingly beautiful Mahogany toilet mirror ! Delicately dovetailed drawers are as smooth as silk. The acorn finials are a treat. The mahogany has a marvelous lustre and fine patina consumate with its age.
Beautifully packed with extreme care it arrived in pristine condition. This seller is an absolute joy to work with ! Many thanks.''

Document Cabinet. Delivered UK
''A gorgeous piece of furniture. It was really well packaged for delivery and seller sent some useful notes about the locking mechanism.''