Lot Essay
The seated swan with outspread wings is the crest of the Barttelot, Benvil, Benvill, Blachford, Brodhurst and Sellar families.
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A GILTWOOD MIRROR
The rectangular plate in a C-scroll and rockwork pierced frame, surmounted by an acanthus cresting, the sides hung with flowers above acanthus scrolls, the apron centred by a swan, with paper label to the reverse 'J P BALLARD...READING... Gilder and Picture frame maker' with remains of chalk inscription 'sa/30'
49¼ in. x 31¼ in. (125 cm. x 79.5 cm.)
The rectangular plate in a C-scroll and rockwork pierced frame, surmounted by an acanthus cresting, the sides hung with flowers above acanthus scrolls, the apron centred by a swan, with paper label to the reverse 'J P BALLARD...READING... Gilder and Picture frame maker' with remains of chalk inscription 'sa/30'
49¼ in. x 31¼ in. (125 cm. x 79.5 cm.)
Sale room notice
The estimate on this lot has been raised to £3,000-4,000.