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, lacking candlebranches, 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 mirror of almost identical pattern to the present lot, without sconces, is being sold in this sale, lot 211.