Lot Essay
Microanalysis indicates the secondary wood of this looking glass is red pine.
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ENGLISH, 1740-1770
Details
A GEORGE II JAPANNED LOOKING GLASS
English, 1740-1770
The shaped crest with scrolling ears and central japanned floral decoration, above a rectangular mirror plate, with a similarly shaped pendant with further decoration, fitted with brass candlestick arms
44½in. high, 24½in. wide
English, 1740-1770
The shaped crest with scrolling ears and central japanned floral decoration, above a rectangular mirror plate, with a similarly shaped pendant with further decoration, fitted with brass candlestick arms
44½in. high, 24½in. wide
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York City, 1994
Exhibited
Salem, Massachusetts: The Peabody Museum, 1985-1986