Early C19th Regency Period Carved Giltwood Overmantel Mirror of Practical Scale and Proportions.

Early C19th Regency period carved gilt-wood overmantel mirror of practical scale and proportions.

Gilt-wood framed rectangular overmantel mirror in excellent original condition. The original silver mercury sparkly plate with small areas of atmospheric foxing . The plate surrounded with an ebonised reeded slip .

The carved frame with reeded uprights and shaped semi-circular caps with carved acanthus or ‘stiff-leaf’ applied decoration. The top frieze with a rope-twist type lateral bar with stylised axe or halberd ends .

The base with a corresponding ebonised line . Retaining the original multi-panelled backboards.

All original throughout with original gilded finish which has achieved a desirable soft patination and colour . The gilding showing atmospheric areas of pinky red gesso ground through the gilding .

Minor historic chips to base .

A superb original mirror of practical scale and proportions.

H 42”

W (top) 59”

W (base) 56”

D 7”

England c, 1810

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.