Description

Large and impressive Regency period carved gilt-wood frame girandole convex mirror with eagle surmount.
Imposing scale gilt-wood framed girandole convex mirror fitted with twin gilt-brass candle branches of swept form together with cut-glass candle drip-pans . Both the top and apron with fine heavily-carved detail featuring grapes ,vine leaves and scrolling acanthus leaves .
The deep cavetto moulded-edge circular frame with an ebonised and reeded inner slip . The inside of the cavetto profile fitted with multiple spaced balls or spheres , the beak of the eagle surmount gripping triple suspension chains with gilt-wood ball terminals. The pediment surmounted by a well-executed 'spread-eagle' , the bird with detailed feather carving and perched upon a rocky outcrop showing taloned feet.
The original mercury-silvered convex mirror plate in excellent clear condition.
Completely fresh to the market having been purchased directly from a local property where it has been for over 50 years .
The gilding in good original condition with no restoration.
A grand survivor of arresting scale and opulent , exuberant design , presented in superb untouched original state .
H 50"
W 26"
D (frame) 3"
England c. 1815
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 .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
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 .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
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 .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
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 1903