IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY DRESSING-MIRROR
IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With rectangular swing plate between reeded uprights with scrolled bases, the platform with a concave front and beaded border, on bun feet, one foot replaced
35½ in. (90 cm.) high; 26½ in. (67 cm.) wide; 11 in. (28 cm.) deep

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Sale room notice

The catalogue illustration would suggest that the mirror plate is cracked. This is actually just a reflection and the mirror plate is not broken.

Lot Essay

Gillows supplied a closely related 'Mahogany Looking Glass frame for plate' to the 5th Duke of Rutland (1778-1857) in February 1821 for £4.7.10. The sketch is illustrated in their Estimate Sketch Book for that year, no. 3086 (now in the Westminster City Archives). A pair of dressing-mirrors of this model was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 16 September 2004, lot 27.

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