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Wick Antiques LTD
Unit 2, Riverside Business Park, Gosport Street
Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9BB , England
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Large Regency giltwood convex mirror
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Description
A fine Regency giltwood convex mirror of large proportions.
The circular glass of this giltwood mirror is framed by a ball and bound-reed border and surmounted by an eagle with outswept wings. The eagle is depicted holding two balls on chains in its beak while perching on a pedestal centred on a lion’s mask between
two upswept branches of leaves which correspond to similar branches at the base of the mirror.
Original plate.
Literature
The concept of convex mirrors was revolutionary at the the time, ether was no electricity and mirrors were used not only for looking into but also for throwing light into a room. Often they had candle arms to each side and when lit they would reflect more light, bit with the invention of the convex glass even more light was able to be thrown into a room.
Provenance
Footnote:
See Margaret Jourdain, Regency Furniture, 1795-1830, London 1965, fig. 226, p.94 for a
very similar mirror and the following description “convex mirrors which ‘strengthen the colour and take off the coarseness of objects by contracting them’, were, by 1803, ‘universally in fashion’ and remained so until about 1830”. -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Creation Date: 1815 Styles / Movements: Regency, Traditional Incollect Reference #: 270236 -
Dimensions
W. 35 in; H. 58.5 in; W. 88.9 cm; H. 148.59 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.
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