Large Regency Circular Convex Mirror

A large oval wall mirror of the George III – early Regency period, in elegant giltwood frame with Églomisé (reverse-painted glass) border, English, circa 1800 Why we like it A wonde...

A large Regency style circular dining or centre table for 8–10 people, with bold ebonised faux-inlay Greek key border. Diameter 6 feet 2.5 inches/ 189 cm / 74.5 inches. English, 2...

A very decorative Regency period ebonised, brass inlaid and ormolu-mounted cabinet, with mirrored doors and Calacatta viola marble top, in the manner of James Newton. English, c. 1815 Why we like it One of the most elegant designs from the early 19th century, inspired by the ancient Egyptian motifs. The brass ball-feet and ormolu mounted columns are rare and unusual features, and the beautifully oxidised mirror plates and antique marble tops add to their timeless elegance. Attribution Designed in the early 19th century ‘antique’ manner, popularised by Percier and Fontaine and relate to patterns for 'Chiffoniers' and 'Drawing Room' pier tables published in George Smith's Collection of Designs for Household Furniture, 1808, pls. 114 and 122. Ebonised in the Egyptian taste and with the stylised palm-flowered pillars, relating to those of tripod torcheres in Thomas Hope's Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807, pl. 22. Identical columns and ball-feet are seen on a group of pier cabinets, including a pair, sold Sotheby’s London, 29 June 2005, Lot 125, which is traditionally associated with the output of the London firm of James Newton. He labelled a suite of very similar chiffoniers sold from the collection of Maureen, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Christie's, London, 25 March 1999, lots 320-321. While stylistically these cabinets relate to the pieces ascribed to James Newton, their constructional features, such as the use of cedar linings for the secretaire fittings, is relevant to the practice of another highly esteemed London firm of the Regency period, John McLean and Son. James Newton (1773-1821) Upholder and cabinet maker, trained in the celebrated workshops of Lawrence Fell and William Turton - business rivals of the great Thomas Chippendale - and, in the tradition of ambitious men, married the daughter of the latter, which in part accounts for his meteoric rise to prominence; executing commissions, inter alia, for Matthew Boulton at Soho House, the Earl of Jersey at Osterley, and Sir Gilbert Heathcote; familiar with the fashions of the Regency period, he is listed as a subscriber to Thomas Sheraton’s 1803 ‘Cabinet Dictionary’; a pair of chairs with close concordances to a design of Thomas Hope’s Household Furniture’ (plate 22), and bearing his label may be viewed at the Royal Pavilion Brighton...

A pair of Regency era bergère library or salon chairs (also called Gondola chairs or Tub chairs), in the style of Gillows of Lancaster and London. Englis...

A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London, England, circa 1805. Why we like them T...

A charming pair of painted open armchairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons ...

The circular convex mirror plate within a black slip and molded giltwood surround, surmounted by an outstretched eagle perched on ring. Provenance: From the Collection of Mario Bu...

Fine Regency giltwood convex mirror, the ebonized eagle with gilt head and shoulders standing on ribbed plinth with acanthus leaf supports, the turned frame...

With convex glass and ebonized band in a conforming frame with mini spherules all around, flanked by acanthus leaves and headed by an eagle standing on a conch shell. The base of the...

Regency Style Convex Mirror with with bands of acanthus leaves and reeded ebonized inner moulding. English, Circa 1890.

An imposing giltwood and gesso decorated round convex mirror with egg-and-dart moulding surrounded by boldly carved acanthus leaves tied with a ribbon. This mirror is of an unusual...

An exceptional Regency period convex carved wood, gilt and gesso convex mirror circa 1810. The carved wood pediment of perched dragon with spread wings and coiled serpent tail, crest...