Irish Regency Convex Mirror

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1815, Irish Regency carved and gilded convex mirror. With many features of a classical mirror of the period, it is surmounted by an eagle sitting on a plateau made of carved and gilded acanthus leaves. It retains the original glass which is surrounded by an ebonised, ribbed slip with further foliate carving and a moulded outer section. The original candle sconces are attached either side by a cluster of leaves capped with a pineapple, and unusually the drip trays beneath the candleholders are a flowerhead in gilded metal. The original makers label is to the back, ‘Kearney’s Looking Glass Warehouse – Dublin’ recorded in British and Irish Cabinetmakers Online.

Physical Dimensions

Height

105cm (41.34")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

30cm (11.81")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA696321

Dealers Internal Reference

1382

Description

Circa 1815, Irish Regency carved and gilded convex mirror.

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With many features of a classical mirror of the period, it is surmounted by an eagle sitting on a plateau made of carved and gilded acanthus leaves.

Georgian Antiques

It retains the original glass which is surrounded by an ebonised, ribbed slip with further foliate carving and a moulded outer section. The original candle sconces are attached either side by a cluster of leaves capped with a pineapple, and unusually the drip trays beneath the candleholders are a flowerhead in gilded metal. The original makers label is to the back, ‘Kearney’s Looking Glass Warehouse – Dublin’ recorded in British and Irish Cabinetmakers Online.