C19th George II Period Revival Walnut and Parcel-gilt Framed Mirror of Impressive Proportions.

C19th George II period revival walnut and parcel-gilt framed mirror of impressive proportions.

Mid-Georgian period style mirror of William Kent design in the Palladian architecturally-inspired style . The frame with carved ovolo or ‘egg and dart’ detail , surmounted with a scroll ‘broken arch’ swan-neck pediment with a central carved and gilded ‘spread-eagle’ . The scroll arches with carved foliate attachments .

The base of the frame with shaped corner outline and shaped apron with a carved and gilded central cartouche.

All carving and gilded detail in good original condition, providing an attractive and decorative contrast to the dark polished figured-walnut veneered inner frame . The silvered mirror plate in excellent clean and clear condition , surrounded with a carved and gilded slip edge .

The reverse with panelled backboards .

A high quality mid C18th Georgian period style revival mirror of good scale and proportions , providing excellent period-style decoration and atmosphere.

H 55”

W 32”

D 5”

England c.1880

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:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

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.