An Exceptional Large Early 19th-Century Giltwood Convex Mirror

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An Exceptional Large Early 19th-Century Giltwood Convex Mirror

English, circa 1820.

Dimensions:
Height: 143 cm
Width: 75 cm

An exceptional and imposing early 19th-century giltwood convex mirror of remarkable scale and fine quality. Retaining its original convex mirror plate, the glass is framed by an ebonised reeded slip and a finely carved waterleaf moulding, followed by a concave moulding applied with giltwood balls and a further moulded border.

The bold architectural frame is surmounted by an ebonised spread-winged eagle, holding a chain with a giltwood ball and tassels in its beak. The lower section is enriched with finely carved dolphins, a pendant acanthus-leaf apron and elaborate acanthus-leaf cresting, displaying the confident carving and richly decorative character associated with the finest English Regency mirrors.