GILT FRAMED WALL MIRROR WITH ACANTHUS LEAF CREST

A SHAPED WALL MIRROR IN A GILT COMPOSITE FRAME FEATURING AN ACANTHUS LEAF AND SCROLLWORK CREST TO THE TOP CENTRE, WITH FOLIATE SCROLL DETAIL RUNNING DOWN EACH SIDE AND CARVED SCROLL ORNAMENTATION TO THE LOWER CORNERS. THE MIRROR HAS AN ARCHED TOP PROFILE.

THE REVERSE IS BACKED WITH HARDBOARD AND FITTED WITH A METAL CHAIN FOR WALL HANGING. HANDWRITTEN TEXT IN BLUE INK IS VISIBLE ON THE BACKING BOARD, THOUGH ONLY PARTIALLY LEGIBLE.

CONSTRUCTION:
* GILT COMPOSITE FRAME WITH MOULDED ORNAMENTAL DETAIL
* HARDBOARD BACKING
* METAL CHAIN HANGING HARDWARE

CONDITION:
THE GILT FINISH SHOWS WEAR AND LOSSES, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE LOWER EDGES AND SIDE SCROLLS. SOME CHIPS AND LOSSES ARE VISIBLE TO THE ORNAMENTAL DETAIL AT THE LOWER CORNERS. THE MIRROR GLASS DISPLAYS AGE-RELATED FOXING AND SPOTS ACROSS THE SURFACE. THE BACKING BOARD IS INTACT. THE HANGING CHAIN IS IN PLACE.

Item Size: Height: 61cm, Width: 43cm, Depth: 41cm, Weight: 18Kg

Victorian (1837-1901); Late 19Th To Early 20Th Century; Gilt Composite Frame; The Gilt Frame Shows Wear And Losses To The Gilding, Particularly Along The Lower Edges And Side Scrolls. The Mirror Glass Shows Some Age-Related Foxing And Spots Visible Across The Surface. The Backing Board Is Intact With A Hanging Chain Fitted. Some Chips And Losses To The Ornamental Detail At The Lower Corners Of The Frame.

Condition: Fair

779170+19

Location of item: WA, Australia

This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.

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