early c19th regency period giltwood 3plate overmantel mirror

Description

Early C19th Regency period gilt-wood 3-plate over-mantel mirror. Good compact-scale classically-decorated mirror in exceptional original condition . Central circular hand-bevelled plate with garlanded surround and 'sun ray' borders, flanked by rectangular bevelled mirror plates. Flat fluted pilaster uprights with Corinthinian capital tops , classical flower-design motifs dividing the 3-panel frieze decorated with classical figures around a central Temple . The stepped cornice with applied sphere decoration ,'lambs-tongue' carving beneath a 'rope-twist ' and bead moulding and a flat top .
Good original gilded finish of 'soft',aged patina , with some sympathetic wear showing traces of pink/red ground. Clean ,silvered plates to the mirrors.
Original back ,with re-papered finish .
A good classically-inspired mirror which would bring style and light to a period room setting.
W (extreme) 56"
H 38"
Central mirror 21" Dia.
Side plates 8" x 25"
England c.1810
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: MLC 159