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Rare Lambs of Manchester Aesthetic Movement Mercury Glass Mirror

Name: Rare Lambs of Manchester Aesthetic Movement Mercury Glass Mirror
Brand: Lamb of Manchester
Price: 4302.8 USD
Availability: InStock

$4,302.80

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We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Lambs of Manchester Aesthetic movement mercury glass mirror An exceptionally fine quality mirror with original mercury plate glass, the mirror has a nice grey-blue tinge to it and is very thick. The frame has been painted I think in the early stages of its life, or maybe this is the original factory finish, I really don’t know, I’ve never seen this finish before Condition wise its all in good order, there is a small piece of wood missing in the top right corner, otherwise its all as it should be Dimensions: Height 205cm Width 175cm Depth 6.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Lambs of Manchester Antique Furniture Lambs of Manchester were a renowned cabinet making firm, founded by James Lamb. He was a Manchester cabinetmaker who started in the mid-Victorian era. James Lamb was born in 1816, he joined the family business and turned it into a high-class interior design, decorating and furnishing firm. The firm had a cabinet making workshop in Castleford and their main gallery in John Dalton Street, Manchester, with vast furniture showrooms over three floors showing their quality pieces for sale. The firm was to go onto international success winning medals at the London 1862 Exhibition and the Paris 1867 Exhibition. James Lamb died in 1903, his obituary appeared in The Journal of Decorative Art and British Decorators where it stated that: His name was a synonym for the best in everything that he did from 1850 – 1885, and he towered over everybody in Lancashire and Yorkshire as maker of high-class furniture. His name for 50 years stood as a landmark for all that was best in both spheres of industrial art. They employed famous designers of the calibre of Charles Bevan, Bruce Talbert and W.J Estall and were especially well known for their arts and crafts furniture. You know you are buying quality furniture when you buy antique furniture by the furniture makers lambs of Manchester. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Details

Creator
Lamb of Manchester (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions
Height: 80.71 in. (205 cm)Width: 68.9 in. (175 cm)Depth: 2.56 in. (6.5 cm)
Style
Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
Hand-CarvedMirror,Hand-CarvedHardwood
Place of Origin
England
Period
19th Century
Date of Manufacture
19th Century
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
Seller Location
London, GB
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU2823311262261
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Shipping & Returns

Shipping
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Estimated Customs Duties & Taxes to the Continental US: $0.
Ships From: London, United Kingdom
Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.