DATED 1746

Details

A GILTWOOD MIRROR
DATED 1746
The profusely carved foliate frame with sun-burst centred cresting decorated with Hebrew text which may be translated as 'god' to a triangular panel above a waisted plate, the apron modelled as a water-stoop, the reverse inscribed in black ink '1746' and '3-25-10' and with batten-carrying holes, the plate probably an early 19th century replacement, regilt
47 ½ in. (120 cm.) high; 25 in. (64 cm.) wide
Please note that 100% of the hammer proceeds from this auction will be paid to the Sandys Trust, registered charity number: 1168357, with the exception of limited deductions towards sale costs across the auction which cannot be accurately calculated at this time, capped at a total of £10,000.

Provenance

Possibly Samuel, 1st Baron Sandys (1695-1770), and by descent.

Sale room notice

The Hebrew text to the top of this mirror may be translated as ‘god’ and it has been suggested that this frame is likely not masonic but may have been intended for a chapel and is most likely of European origin.

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Lot Essay

It has been suggested that the symbol to the cresting may be intended to represent Masonic values such as Justice, Prudence, Benevolence, Equality and Impartiality. Whilst the craftsmanship of the mirror is typically English, with the carving deeply accomplished and executed to a high standard, the form is somewhat unusual and it is possible that it may have been conceived as a large girandole,

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