Description

Early C19th Irish ebonised and parcel silver-gilt oval framed mirror with applied cut-glass decoration.
The moulded oval frame with cut-glass facetted ‘jewels’ to the outer edge . The centre with a band of ‘cross-hatched’ silver-gilt decoration, the inner ring with applied clear glass cabochons.
The mercury silvered mirror plate with only minor speckles , the verso fitted with the original back-boards.
A highly decorative Irish mirror in excellent original condition. The glass probably produced in Waterford , Ireland , at the glass-works founded by George and William Penrose in 1783.
* an identical mirror of similar scale and proportions sold Christie’s, London 15/04/2021 Lot no.153 £4375
H 32”
W 26”
D 4”
Ireland c.1830
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Internal Ref: ML 2610

Dimensions

Height = 80 cm (32")
Width = 65 cm (26")
Depth = 10 cm (4")