Mirror
Category
Mirrors
Date
1670 - 1700
Materials
Silvered glass, ormolu, parcel gilt and ebony
Measurements
790 x 55 x 65 mm
Place of origin
Netherlands
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13622
Summary
A Flemish Ormulu mounted ebony and parcel gilt mirror dating from 17th century, the rectangular plate within a panelled moulded surround, surmounted by a shell and scroll cresting with a small square mirror within a ripple moulded border, some losses, a typed white paper label to the reverse top left reads: LADY WRAXALL. Frame edge damaged top left and right, part of edge broken off. On reverse of frame, no lining to mirror. Wooden backing held in place with eight nails.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.