A Silver Gilt Mirror With Finely Modeled Neoclassical Ornament

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Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Dimensions

W.	47.75 in;	H.	62.25 in;
W.	121.29 cm;	H.	158.12 cm;

Creation Date

Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century.

Description

A MOST UNUSUAL SILVER GILT RECTANGULAR MIRROR WITH FINELY MODELED NEOCLASSICAL ORNAMENT APPLIED TO ORIGINAL RED VELVET GROUND

The cavetto cornice with acanthine decoration rests on a compartmented frieze with repeating inverted fans and harebell swags flanked by paterae all on a red velvet ground. The paired uprights with ribbon carved frames enclosing red velvet panels set with a miscellany of applied classical ornament. The whole resting on a giltwood molded stepped base. Minor losses to ornament to be reinstated.

Styles / Movements

Neoclassical, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

11593

Incollect Reference Number

352672