CIRCA 1810, IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS FENTHAM

The mirror's fluted Ionic columns relates to mirrors, manufactured in the early 19th Century by Thomas Fentham (C. Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, pp. 202-203 figs. 341-343). Interestingly, this form is usually seen with verre églomisé panels. However the current mirror and the previously mentioned examples display the unusual use of raised floral gilt decoration on a white ground.

Thomas Fentham, 'Carver and Glass grinder' is recorded working at the No.136 Strand Street address from 1794-1820. Fentham, who 'catered to an export business' was listed at various locations in London from 1777.