18th Century Irish Waterford Mirror with Clear Glass Studs

19th Century Irish Waterford mirror complete with period plate of oval form, and decorative beveling to the outer edge. It is set within frame o...

18th Century George III Irish giltwood wall mirror. The frame consisting of elaborate s-scrolls and c-scrolls with acanthus leaves and delicately carved flowers and fruit.

A fine example of a George III Irish Waterford mirror of a good size. The oval mirror plate is surrounded by alternating blue and clear faceted cut glass gems with applied gilding, set into a metal frame. Hung by a gilt iron ring. County Waterford was famous for its glass production in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Waterford Glasshouse was known particularly for producing these distinctive mirrors. Provenance: Retailed by Dublin and London furniture dealer, collector and restorer Michael Butler (fl.c.1870-1900). Retains label for ‘M. Butler’, ‘Collector and Restorer of “Chippendale”, “Adams” & “Sheraton” Furniture, etc., Large Collection of Old French Furniture...

This early 18th century Irish George I wall mirror is topped by a broken pediment with a shell and acanthus leaf cartouche. The shaped apron is adorned...