A very rare and fine 19th Century giltwood margin overmantle mirror of exceptional quality. The central mirror glass plate of rectangular form flanked with four additional shaped mirror glass plates, set within a fabulously hand carved and moulded giltwood frame with scroll, ruffle, flowerhead, egg and dart border motif detail. Surmounted with a pierced crest composition intricately hand carved in high relief, comprising of an arrangement of centred stylised shell flanked with scrolls, leaves, trailing foliate and flowerhead motifs, the base with a further arrangement of pierced scrolling foliate and beautiful flowerheads to the sides.
Dimensions:
H: 50.5 in / 128.3 cm W: 37 in / 94 cm D: 6 in / 15.3 cm
Stock Reference No: A2860