Regency Giltwood Pier Mirror, ca .1810 /1820

Object Description

An early 19th century Regency giltwood mirror either of English or of American Federal origin. The original rectangular mirror plate set within a very fine water-gilded frame displaying an architectural cornice decorated with spherule-shaped pendants. Flanked by two slim fluted columns with lancetto leaf decorated capitals supported by plain square bases.
A refined and elegant design displaying lustre and depth on its surface due to its over time accumulated patina.

Object Literature

Graham Child, World Mirrors 1650-1900, London 1990, p. 340, fig. 778, 781, 782.

Object Condition

Very good, wear consistent with age and use – detailed condition report on request

Object Details