Lot Essay
Thomas Fentham, carver, gilder, glass grinder and picture-frame maker, occupied several addresses in the Strand between 1774 and 1825. His trade label is recorded on mirrors throughout his working life.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF NEIL AND SHARON PHILLIPS
(LOTS 20-50)
A REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR
THE FRAME CIRCA 1800, THE CRESTING, APRON AND ARMS LATER
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A REGENCY GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR
THE FRAME CIRCA 1800, THE CRESTING, APRON AND ARMS LATER
With a fully sculpted eagle perched on rockwork above floral scrolls, the circular molded mirror frame with a ropetwist band punctuated by lotus leaves surrounding a convex mirror plate, the frame affixed with brass candlearms with glass shades above a scrolling foliate apron, regilt, the back with paper label for 'THOMAS FENTHAM 136 STRAND', regilt
52 in. (132 cm.) high, 29¾ in. (75.5 cm.) wide
THE FRAME CIRCA 1800, THE CRESTING, APRON AND ARMS LATER
With a fully sculpted eagle perched on rockwork above floral scrolls, the circular molded mirror frame with a ropetwist band punctuated by lotus leaves surrounding a convex mirror plate, the frame affixed with brass candlearms with glass shades above a scrolling foliate apron, regilt, the back with paper label for 'THOMAS FENTHAM 136 STRAND', regilt
52 in. (132 cm.) high, 29¾ in. (75.5 cm.) wide