A REGENCY VERRE EGLOMISÉ, GILTWOOD AND GILT-COMPOSITION MIRROR

CIRCA 1805

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A REGENCY VERRE EGLOMISÉ, GILTWOOD AND GILT-COMPOSITION MIRROR
Circa 1805
The incurved molded cornice above a panel with meander and foliate decoration and a rectangular plate flanked by cluster-columns, each with composite capital and foliate-sheathed foot, on a base, the bevelled plate probably earlier and reused, refreshments to gilding, later backboards
38in. (96.5cm.) high, 29in. (73.5cm.) wide

Lot Essay

A verre églomisé mirror of the same model and date but with decorated horizontal moldings and volute pilasters surmounted the columns is illustrated in G. Wills, English Looking Glasses, South Brunswick, 1965, p. 127, fig. 159.

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