Description

Mid C19th George II period style carved gilt-wood framed pier mirror.
Impressive Georgian period revival gilt-wood mirror of early C18th revival style in the Palladian taste after a William Kent design . Having a bold carved scrolling �broken arch� classically-inspired pediment from Roman antiquity , the frame with incised carved leaf details and carved mouldings surrounding the bevelled edge mercury-silvered mirror plate . The base of the mirror having a large carved conche shell motif , another classical reference alluding to Venus, the Roman goddess of love and fertility .
The gilding having achieved an aged period style surface and patina, the mirror plate with atmospheric �foxing� , spots and degradation. Some minor wear and chips to edges of gilding .The verso with a fielded panel oak backboard.
A highly decorative early Georgian-style mirror of good large scale and proportions , being a highly convincing copy of an important early C18th gilt-wood pier mirror.
Minor sympathetic restoration to the gilding can be completed if required.
H 53�
W 28�
D 4�
England c.1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 267