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Walnut and parcel gilt mirror circa 1730

Offered by: Clinton Howell Antiques

Description
This mirror is of very high quality with beautifully figured walnut and an
exceptional quality swans neck cresting, with foliate attachments centered by an
acanthus and c-scrolled carved cartouche of unusual depth. The sides with gilt
pendant foliage, the upper and lower sections with egg and dart border, the mirror
plate within a foliate carved and gilt slip.
It is unusual to find a William Kent design mirror of this style with a flat apron.
Condition: Gilding largely original, with some molding replaced. The beveled
rectangular mirror plate original, but re-silvered with some faults.
English, c. 1730

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Traditional, George II
Incollect Reference #:	376071

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	43 in;	D.	6.5 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	109.22 cm;	D.	16.51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Clinton Howell Antiques is a New York City-based dealer specializing in fine 18th-century English antique furniture and decorative objects for an international clientele. Located at 30 East 95th Street, they can be reached at clintonrhowell@gmail.com or 646.489.0434

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