Mirror
Category
Mirrors
Date
1815
Materials
Gilt, Silvered glass, Verre eglomise, Wood
Measurements
1930 x 1440 mm
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Basildon Park, Berkshire
NT 266725
Summary
An overmantel mirror with panels of verre eglomise at sides and top. Gold vases on black ground at either side issue forth garlands surmounted by baskets of fruit issuing leaves and vases on frame stands issuing bull rushes. Above griffins rampant flank a cassolette with scrolling leaves and flowers in between. Gilt wood frame of columns at either side and cornice above decorated with flower heads. On gold and black base. C.1815.