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John Belchier

George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier
George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

Located in Greenwich, CT

John Belchier is known to have supplied several mirrors with very similar details.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass mirror, Manner of John Belchier
18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass mirror, Manner of John Belchier

18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass mirror, Manner of John Belchier

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

England. In the Manner of John Belchier The mirror has an elaborately carved gilt-gesso frame, which was a hallmark of luxury during the 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Georgian Style Split Plate Mirrors manner of John Belchier
Pair of Georgian Style Split Plate Mirrors manner of John Belchier

Pair of Georgian Style Split Plate Mirrors manner of John Belchier

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An exquisite pair of George I style pier mirrors, thoughtfully crafted in the manner of John Belchier, one of the most celebrated English cabinetmakers of the early 18th century.

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Early 20th Century Italian George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

A Large 18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass, Attributed to John Belchier
A Large 18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass, Attributed to John Belchier

A Large 18th Century George I Gilt-Gesso Pier Glass, Attributed to John Belchier

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Provenance Clopton Hall, Rattlesden, Suffolk John Belchier ‘The Sun’, south side of St Paul's Churchyard, London; cabinet maker (fl.1699-d. 1753).

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Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Pier or Console Mirror, Manner of Belchier
Fine 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Pier or Console Mirror, Manner of Belchier

Fine 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Pier or Console Mirror, Manner of Belchier

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare early 18th century George I Gilt Gesso pier or console mirror. In the manner of John Belchier The shaped bevelled mirror plate sits within an upright rectangul...

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Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso

18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725
18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725

18th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Dome-Topped Box, Circa 1715-1725

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The popularity of chinoiserie peaked circa 1750 when it was associated with rococo fashion; Thomas Chippendale, Giles Grendey and John Belchier all adopted the fashion. This is a su...

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Gilt Mirror in the Manner of Belcher
18th Century Gilt Mirror in the Manner of Belcher

18th Century Gilt Mirror in the Manner of Belcher

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century gilt mirror with arched plate in the manner of Belcher. Hightly decorated throughout, the frame displays scrolled foliate detailing, bell drop flowers to the left and ri...

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Antique 18th Century English George II Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso

Very Rare Carved Gilt Gesso Dressing Mirror, circa 1710-1720
Very Rare Carved Gilt Gesso Dressing Mirror, circa 1710-1720

Very Rare Carved Gilt Gesso Dressing Mirror, circa 1710-1720

Located in Lymington, GB

At Erddig, such furniture by Moore can be linked to surviving bills and receipts from James Moore and John Belchier, 1722-26. Gilt-gesso furniture is also encountered in fine Louis ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Table Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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Early 18th Century George I Giltwood & Pier Mirror, in the Manner of J Belchier
Early 18th Century George I Giltwood & Pier Mirror, in the Manner of J Belchier

Early 18th Century George I Giltwood & Pier Mirror, in the Manner of J Belchier

Located in Suffolk, GB

The mirror has pine boards to the back with hanging chain. John Belchier was a cabinet maker recorded near St Pauls' Churchyard in 1717 and supplied various pieces of furniture to...

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Antique 1720s English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

George I Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier
George I Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

George I Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

Located in Tetbury, England

English, circa 1720. John Belchier mirrors are present at Erddig Hall near Wrexham in North Wales and a mirror held by the Metropolitan Museum, New York, USA.

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Antique Early 18th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

A George I Triptych Overmantel Mirror
A George I Triptych Overmantel Mirror

A George I Triptych Overmantel Mirror

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H 34.2 in W 44 in D 2 in

A George I Triptych Overmantel Mirror

Located in Tetbury, England

A rare George I giltwood triptych overmantel mirror in the manner of John Belchier. Original bevelled mirror plate re-silvered circa 1840.

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Antique Early 18th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

George I Black Japanned Hanging Bowfront Corner Cupboard

George I Black Japanned Hanging Bowfront Corner Cupboard

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

See A Bowett, Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740, plate 366, for a closely comparable japanned corner cupboard with the trade label for John Belchier, who worked in St. Paul's Church...

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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Corner Cupboards

Queen Anne Gesso Mirror
Queen Anne Gesso Mirror

Queen Anne Gesso Mirror

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H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 1.58 in

Queen Anne Gesso Mirror

Located in London, by appointment only

The cresting bears the unusual feature of a carved bust in high relief below three feathers. In the manner of John Belchier. England, circa 1710 Measures: Height 43 ins (110cms) ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Fine and Rare George I Giltwood Mirror
Fine and Rare George I Giltwood Mirror

Fine and Rare George I Giltwood Mirror

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H 80 in W 32 in D 2 in

Fine and Rare George I Giltwood Mirror

Located in Westwood, NJ

The two mirror plates are mirror framed and surrounded by carved moldings. Attributed to John Belchier.

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Antique 1710s English Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Fine Early 18th Century English Mirror
Fine Early 18th Century English Mirror

Fine Early 18th Century English Mirror

Located in Greenwich, CT

The frame carved much in the manner of John Belchier.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

A Very Fine George I Giltwood Pier Mirror
A Very Fine George I Giltwood Pier Mirror

A Very Fine George I Giltwood Pier Mirror

Located in London, GB

The consistency of the punching and language of the ornament have strong similarities with a comparable pier mirror at Erdigg, Wrexham supplied by John Belchier in 1723. John Bel...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Pier Mirrors and Conso...

Rare 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Mirror, circa 1720
Rare 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Mirror, circa 1720

Rare 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Mirror, circa 1720

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare early 18th century George I Gilt Gesso pier or console mirror, circa 1720-1730 The period bevelled mirror plate sits within an upright lobed moulded gilt frame fla...

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Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Japanned Wardrobe, Chippendale Period, C1770
18th Century George III Chinoiserie Japanned Wardrobe, Chippendale Period, C1770

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Japanned Wardrobe, Chippendale Period, C1770

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The popularity of chinoiserie peaked circa 1750 when it was associated with rococo fashion; Thomas Chippendale, Giles Grendey and John Belchier all adopted the fashion. My notes -...

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Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

18th Century George II Giltwood Mirror with Eagles Attributed to John Belchier
18th Century George II Giltwood Mirror with Eagles Attributed to John Belchier

18th Century George II Giltwood Mirror with Eagles Attributed to John Belchier

Located in London, GB

The plate original. John Belchier (1717-1753) John Belchier was a Huguenot immigrant who worked in London as a cabinetmaker between 1687 and 1753.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...

Materials

Giltwood

Important 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Mirror, circa 1725
Important 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Mirror, circa 1725

Important 18th Century George I Gilt Gesso Mirror, circa 1725

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Related mirrors, those either by or attributed to John Belchier, include the important 'Erddig' pier glass supplied on behalf of John Meller for the Best Bedchamber of Erddig Park, C...

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Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Very Important Period 18th Century George I  Walnut Secretary
Very Important Period 18th Century George I  Walnut Secretary

Very Important Period 18th Century George I Walnut Secretary

Located in Larkspur, CA

Interior with Many Secret Compartments also Featuring Brass Plaque to Reverse of Central Door Inscribed: 'Made by Master Cabinet Maker John Belchier b-1683 d-1753 at 'the sign of the...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

Materials

Burl, Walnut

George I Gessowork Mirror
George I Gessowork Mirror

George I Gessowork Mirror

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H 44 in W 26 in

George I Gessowork Mirror

Located in London, GB

The curved scrolls dipping into the glass at the top are nowadays always associated with the maker John Belchier. Belchier has documented work at a house called Erdigg, near Wrexham ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wall Mirrors

A George I Style Gilt Mirror
A George I Style Gilt Mirror

A George I Style Gilt Mirror

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H 83.25 in W 38 in

A George I Style Gilt Mirror

Located in London, GB

A very fine 19th century copy of a George I carved gilt wood mirror from Denham Place, Buckinghamshire. After a design by John Belchier. The shaped arch plate, within leaf-tip...

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20th Century English Furniture

Materials

Wood

An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet
An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet

An important George I Padouk and gilt-gesso Bureau-Cabinet

Located in Banksmeadow, NSW

The latter and a related pier-table of the mid-1820's at Erthig, Denbighshire, has been credited to John Belchier (d. 1753), cabinet-maker at The Sun, St.

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Antique 1720s English George I Cabinets

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