George III Gilt Cushion Front Mirror

Name: George III Gilt Cushion Front Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1051106
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by A J O'Sullivan Antiques

Description

An early 19th century gilt ‘composition’ border cushion front mirror, retaining all the original mirror plates and most of the original gilding within a frame of palm fronds and floral ties, having a shaped pierced cresting centred by a shell cartouche. The use of palm fronds is reminiscent of the designer John Vardy who used them in mid eighteenth century schemes of work. The motifs became fashionable again in the Regency period and were used in places such as Brighton Pavilion. Composition is a mixture of mainly chalk and glue which is moulded and fixed to a pine frame.

Most of the gilding original, some good quality replacements to the mouldings, particularly the top left corner and the bottom left corner (see photo). The mirrors original with foxing, particularly to the main plate.The back boards are replacement. Circa 1820

Physical Dimensions

Height

128cm (50.39")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1051106

Dealers Internal Reference

2427

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Description

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The use of palm fronds is reminiscent of the designer John Vardy who used them in mid eighteenth century schemes of work.

A J O'Sullivan Antiques

The motifs became fashionable again in the Regency period and were used in places such as Brighton Pavilion. Composition is a mixture of mainly chalk and glue which is moulded and fixed to a pine frame.

fig 1. George III Gilt Cushion Front Mirror

Most of the gilding original, some good quality replacements to the mouldings, particularly the top left corner and the bottom left corner (see photo). The mirrors original with foxing, particularly to the main plate.The back boards are replacement. Circa 1820