Wall mirror 1770-80

Giltwood, mirror glass | 112.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2556

England

Description

An upright rectangular mirror rounded at the bottom and terminating in an ogival arch at the shoulders. The mirror is divided into panels by giltwood trails of flowers and leaf husks. The outer frame of giltwood is carved with palms.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection England
(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Giltwood, mirror glass

wood, gilt, mirror glass

gilded, carved

Measurements

112.2 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Furniture (including Mirrors)
Object type(s)
furnishings
mirrors
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Trees
Palm trees
Palm Foliage

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