Early C19th Regency Period Gilt-wood Framed Overmantel 3-Plate ‘Landscape’ Mirror

Early C19th Regency period gilt-wood framed overmantel 3-plate ‘landscape’ mirror.

Exceptionally original gilt-wood framed overmantel or chimney-piece mirror with aged and ‘foxed’ atmospherically ‘shot’ distressed silver-grey mercury plates . The plates divided by ebonised moulded and reeded slip frames .

The gilt-wood frame surround decorated with carved and applied gesso details . The cornice of stepped break-front architectural form . The top frieze and uprights of the ends with moulded half-round fluted columns with decorative foliage decoration. The block terminals with carved square classical-style floral decoration .

Raised on original gilded ball feet .

The original gilding gently rubbed and worn in places showing minor areas of red gesso ground ‘bleeding’ through.

The reverse with original panelled backboards and fitted a hanging chain fixing .

In rare totally original ‘as found’ , fresh-to-market , countryhouse condition.

H 30”

W 49”

D 4”

England c.1820

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.