Object Description
A pair of giltwood and polychrome-decorated antique Italian mirrors
Italian, Mid-18th Century
Height 154cm, width 115cm, depth 8cm
Dating from Italy in the mid-18th century, these exceptional and rare mirrors are made from giltwood and feature polychrome decoration. A fine and important pair, each mirror consists of a rectangular plate set within a stiff leaf, entwined vine, and a fleur-de-lis carved surround. The cresting is centred by an armorial shield surmounted with a plumed helmet, and flanked by trellis with flower-filled vase finials, for the Thorold baronets. This in turn is set above scrolling vines and floral garlands. The pieces are labelled on the reverse ‘Proveniente della famiglia Dona dalle Rose.’ Hints of the original blue and white decoration can be seen.