A very rare and impressive 19th Century giltwood overmantel margin mirror of grand proportions and exceptional quality. The central bevelled mirror glass plate of shaped rectangular form flanked with four additional shaped glass plates is set within a finely hand carved moulded, fluted and reeded giltwood frame with foliate, scrolls, leaf and bell husk motifs throughout. Surmounted with an overhanging stepped cornice with a stunning centred crest arrangement comprising of cabochon and scallop shell flanked with richly scrolling acanthus leaves, c-scrolls and cascading swags of flowerheads and foliate, finely hand carved in high relief above panelled frieze, supported on shaped platform base.
Dimensions:
H: 65 in / 165 cm Top W: 53 in / 134.6 cm Base W: 51 in / 130 cm D: 5 in / 12.7 cm
Stock Reference No: A3329
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