A pattern for a related mirror-sconce, enriched with Roman acanthus in the 'Robert Adam' manner, was illustrated in C. and R Light, Cabinet Furniture: Designs and Catalogue of Cabinet and Upholstery Furniture, 1881. A single mirror of this pattern, was sold Stokesay Castle, Sotheby's house sale, 28 September 1994, lot 138 (£12,650). A further similar example was sold in these Rooms, 24 September, 1998, lot 97.
A pair of mirror-sconces of almost identical design to the present lot, are being sold in this sale, lot 165.