£725.00
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A striking and highly decorative Regency gilt overmantel mirror, circa 1830, richly adorned with classical ornament and finely executed carving throughout. The architectural form is surmounted by a bold projecting cornice with applied ball moulding above a frieze centred by a rosette roundel and flanked by scrolling foliate decoration with opposing griffins, all crisply carved and beautifully highlighted in burnished gilt.
The original oval mirror plate is framed by an elegant laurel wreath surround, symbolising victory and refinement, with well-defined acanthus and floral spandrels to each corner. The central plate is complemented by narrow rectangular side plates, adding both depth and light while enhancing the symmetry and architectural balance of the design.
Substantial scrolling corbels to either side are carved with classical detail and terminate in strong block bases, giving the piece considerable presence and visual weight. The mellow gilt surface has developed a warm, sympathetic tone consistent with age, accentuating the carved ornament and lending an air of restrained grandeur.
H: 76cm (29.9″)W: 138cm (54.3″)
Store Name: Salisbury Antiques Centre
Store Email Address: info@salisburyantiquescentre.com
Contact Number: 01722 410634
Date Joined: 22nd February 2021
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