Lot 145 , An early 19th century giltwood and gesso wall mirror, W.1ft 10in. H.3ft 9in.

An early 19th century giltwood and gesso wall mirror, tear drop shaped with urn, flower and bell husk crest over a foliate bordered plate, W.1ft 10in. H.3ft 9in.
Estimate £400-600

Overall in slightly neglected condition with the flower spray and swags dropping down from the urn, all slightly bent out of place and no doubt with some old restorations, stem of the urn looks broken and has been repaired at some point but could be improved upon, glass plate is oxidised and quite possibly the original, overall finish is a slightly dull tone and has been retouched with gold paint at some point, there are two small receivers to each side suggesting this started life as a girandole, comes for sale from a deceased estate in Brighton.


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Sold for £650