Pair of English Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Mirrors

Pair of Meissen style porcelain and ebonised wood mirrored wall brackets German, late 19th Century Height 88cm, width 36/40cm, depth 19cm This superb pair of wall brackets are a masterclass in the Meissen design style. The mirror of each bracket is mounted on an ebonised wood backing, which is surrounded by a porcelain C-scroll surround encrusted with floral decoration. Featuring delicate scrolling motifs, the edge decoration includes both painted floral patterns and moulded floral assemblages, all in a vibrant colour scheme which stands out against the pure white porcelain base. Two expertly crafted birds perch at the corners of each bracket, carefully painted to mimic their real-life counterparts. The very top and very base of each bracket culminates in a playful putto, who represents one of the four seasons. Below the mirrored section of each bracket is a semi-circular wooden top, which sits on top of a basket-shaped porcelain support. Surrounding this support is another porcelain edge, which is encrusted with a floral garland of bright green leaves and delicate blossoms. There is a Dresden mark...

Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s Dimensions: Height 77cm, width 134cm, depth 78cm This ...

Pair of English Chippendale gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirrors with decorative scroll work & foliage motif. Circa 1770. Mirrors retain the original silvered glass & wood backing.

Exquisite English Chippendale carved and giltwood mirror. Mirror is ornately decorated in the rococo style featuring birds and acanthus leaves. On reverse side is a paper label reading, "J & W Vokins Carvers Gilder...