Description

Pair of late C19th George I period revival carved walnut and parcel-gilt console tables and mirrors.
Highly decorative pair of carved gilt-wood based console tables of shaped outline with cross-banded walnut tops and cross-grained moulded sectional edges in the early C18th manner . The shapely gilded friezes and feather-carved supports having well-executed carved detail. The gilding having achieved a mellow, period style surface and patina.
The pair of walnut and parcel-gilt framed mirrors with period-style slightly distressed atmospheric silvered plates . Elaborate carved gilt-wood ribbon-tied flower vase crestings and acanthus scroll mouldings to the �broken arch� pediments and shaped frames . The walnut and gilt having a corresponding faded period-style patina and surface to the console tables . The outline of the base of the mirrors being of matching shape to the outline of the tables . The verso having convincingly-aged boards with apocryphal dates of 1714 , initials �W.L. London� and an armorial style crest or cypher carved into the distressed surface.
Quality copies of an important pair of early C18th George I period wall-hanging console tables and mirrors in excellent condition.
Pair of console tables 26� wide x 14� high x 12� deep.
Pair of mirrors 22� wide x 39� high x 2� deep.
England c.1880
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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