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A George II Parcel Gilt and Burr Walnut Mirror

england , circa 1730

A magnificent and very rare George II parcel gilt and burr walnut architectural pier mirror. The rectangular bevelled plate within a moulded burr walnut frame, the inner edge decorated with gilt gesso strap work decoration, the gilded cornice with broken pediment, cartouche, and egg and dart moulding, the sides with gilded highlights. An unusual tall form, with wonderful burr walnut walnut veneers of exceptional colour and detailing, and a lovely moulded shaped lower edge.

 

Provenance

Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd., New Bond Street, London
Private Collection, UK

Stock number

J04.39
Height: 64.57 in (164 cm)
Width: 28.74 in (73 cm)
A pair of almost identical pier mirrrors, formerly in the celebrated Percival Griffiths collection, was exhibited by Stewart & Turner Ltd., at the 1953 Antique Dealers Fair and Exhibtion - Grosvenor House and illustrated in the fair Catalogue for that year.
The Antique Dealers Fair and Exhibtion - Grosvenor House Catalogue, 1953, p.82 (for the closely related pair)
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