George III More Mirrors

Oval with beaded and reeded outer frame, outer mirror frame with mounted paterae and inner leaf tip molded frame and oval plate.

A lovely George III Mahogany dressing mirror, it’s oval mounted Above a serpentine case with 3 drawers raised on bracket feet. Brass Handles & keyhole escutcheon.

A fantastic and extremely rare pair of George III period gilt Carton-Pierre and giltwood oval mirrors in the manner of John Linnell. Each mirror is gorgeously hand carved with meticulous detail and fine craftsmanship. The giltwood borders are designed with foliate crests above female masks, with aprons centered by a standing or recumbent left facing lamb. It is extremely rare to find a pair of mirrors of this date and in such amazing untouched condition, the mirror panels are most probably original and date to the late 1700s. Provenance: Jeremy, Ltd., London England, circa 1770 Carton-pierre, literal translation from the French - cardboard stone, was developed in the 18th century specifically to imitate wood and stone. The Formula typically included flour, chalk, sawdust, sand and plaster and bound with wax, resin, animal glues or gum arabic. The material could be moulded, bent and otherwise formed into the desired design. Preeminent makers like Gillows and John Linnell began using carton pierre in the late 1760s. The new material allowed for lacey decorative spandrels and festoons that could be made into nearly any length or shape required. These elements and the particular foliate umbrella canopy on this pair of mirrors relates to designs of William and John Linnell. The most famous example of this crest element is on the mirror supplied by Linnell to the 4th Duke of Beaufort for the State Bedroom at Badminton House...

This elegant George III parcel-gilt mirror of beautifully grained Honduras mahogany features a scrolled swan neck pediment with central cartouche and elaborate foliate carving. More ...

With vase and floral finial and broken arch pediment over a mirror plate flanked by gilt carving of leaves, flowers and nuts. The bottom with gilded roundels and carved scrolled deco...

English oval gilt carved wood and gesso scrolled foliage wall mirror with centered floral urn crest. Early 19th century.

This Irish George III mirrors consists of an oval mirror plate surrounded by alternating blue and clear faceted cut glass gems (with applied gilding), set into a metal frame. County ...

An important Adam influenced design in the tall carved and gilt oval mirror. The tall top element with a pine cone and leafy crest atop a footed urn with bell flower swags. A center fluted horn...

English Derby oval mirror with vibrant bead work and decorative porcelain flowers. Mirror retains the original beveled glass and paper label on back, Ear...

English burl walnut three drawer shaving mirror with brass urn top finials, original glass with wood backing, original brass escutcheon with key and pulls, feather banding inlay, and...