A fabulous 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality. The mirror glass plate of shaped rectangular form is set within a stunning pierced, moulded and fluted giltwood frame with pilaster columns to the sides and sphere detail throughout. Surmounted an elegantly ornate, centred crest composition comprising of centred flowerhead flanked with c-scrolls, acanthus leaves and trailing foliate motif detail, finely carved high relief. Supported on shaped platform base with a further gorgeous arrangement of flowerhead, c-scrolls and foliate to each side, terminating on porcelain spheres.
Dimensions:
H: 56.5 in / 143.5 cm W: 51.5 in / 131 cm D: 2.25 in / 5.5 cm
C to C: 40.75 in / 103 cm
Stock Reference No: A3138
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