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A PAIR OF REGENCY LATER-GRAINED MIRRORS
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A PAIR OF REGENCY LATER-GRAINED MIRRORS

CIRCA 1820

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A PAIR OF REGENCY LATER-GRAINED MIRRORS
CIRCA 1820
Each with an arched plate, later decorated, one inscribed to the reverse in chalk 'Dukes Bedroom' and in pencil 'Bedroom, this bedroom was re-papered by H. Ark & J. Ball, Dec. 1914 & H. Hruie(?) done all the repairs for same. fixed new panelling', one lacking backboard
42¾ in. (108 cm.) high; 42 in. (106.5 cm) wide (2)
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Lot Essay

This robust Grecian form of triumphal-arched pediment was popularised by G.Smith's, Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1808. These overmantel mirrors where supplied for the Endsleigh bedrooms, which were furnished with 'Elliptic' arch canopied beds.

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