Lot Essay
Alexander Childs (1824-77) at 32 Arran Quay, Dublin, carpenter and looking-glass manufacturer. Knight of Glin, 'Dublin Directories and Trade Labels', Furniture History. 1985, p. 263.
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A giltwood triple plate overmantel mirror, early 19th century
the moulded cornice above a bollection and foliate-carved frieze, the mirrors flanked by split column pilasters headed by rosette panels
bearing a label to the reverse ALEr CHILDS Looking Glass Manufacturer, 32, Arran Quay, Corner of West Arran Street, Dublin in Wholesale and Retail, Pictures Framed. Gilt Bordering for Rooms, Country Orders Supplied -- 25in. (63cm.) high, 62in. (158cm.) wide
the moulded cornice above a bollection and foliate-carved frieze, the mirrors flanked by split column pilasters headed by rosette panels
bearing a label to the reverse ALEr CHILDS Looking Glass Manufacturer, 32, Arran Quay, Corner of West Arran Street, Dublin in Wholesale and Retail, Pictures Framed. Gilt Bordering for Rooms, Country Orders Supplied -- 25in. (63cm.) high, 62in. (158cm.) wide