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19th century Adam Style Giltwood Convex Mirror with Gessoed Swags
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19th century convex mirror of the style of the Brothers Adam. English, constructed of wood with gold gilt. Features include delicate gessoed swags of flowers, ribbons, bows and a graceful flaming urn at the top. It has a slightly pronounced curve to the mirror. Convex mirrors first became popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. These mirrors were displayed in dining rooms where entertainment was occurring. The outward bending glass allowed the butler and servers to see the entire room, where glasses needed refilling etc, while staying discreetly out of sight, they were in effect surveillance mirrors. Measures 27 inches across the top at the widest part.
- Similar to:Adam Brothers (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Adam Style (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Great patina, very good condition, consistent with age. Natural loss to silvering on mirror.Since many of our pieces are well over one to two hundred years old, there is no way for us to detect every expert repair that may have been previously made.
- Seller Location:Savannah, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU107121320648
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