George II Period Walnut and Parcel Gilt Mirror With Carved and Gilt Shell Crest

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A handsome English scroll crested walnut frame profile contains a raised walnut inner moulding terminating with a pointed ogival arch … Read more A handsome English scroll crested walnut frame profile contains a raised walnut inner moulding terminating with a pointed ogival arch in the top center. A fine gesso carved and gilt shell relating to designs of the earlier George I period is featured at the center of the crest. Lovely walnut timber has the striated grain pattern typical of this period with an appealing mellow tone. A gilded acanthus carved filet surrounds an antique but not original beveled mirror plate with some speckled patination. Good antique condition, typical signs of age: some normal shrinkage separations to the wood. Ca. 1725-1745.

H:  43 ½  W:  22 ½  D:  1 ½ See less