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ANTIQUE #SA1013459

A Rare 18th Century George II Carved Cut Gesso And Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1730

£28,000    $35,203    €33,611
The acanthus egg and dart carved swan neck pediment is surmounted with a carved armorial cartouche flanked by opposing C scrolls on an egg and dart plinth. leading down to the acanthus-carved and punch-decorated frieze centred by a shell.
 
The original soft bevelled looking glass is set within a gadrooned frame further bordered with a concave leaf and floral border, flanked by cascading swags and passementerie.
 
Similarly, the punch decorated apron is centred by a well-drawn mask crowned with Prince of Wales feathers, flanked by scrolling acanthus and floral patera.
 
This is a fine example in an excellent state of preservation, retaining the original soft bevelled looking glass.
 
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Antique Number: SA1013459
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 140cm (55.1inches)
Width is 70cm (27.6inches)
Depth is 15cm (5.9inches)
Antique #SA1013459, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
←C18th
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
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