Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirrors

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall MirrorsA very rare and beautiful pair of wall mirrors in elaborately carved giltwood frames after designs by a 18th century designer Thomas Johnson. English, circa 1880. Why we like them The superb quality of carving and their softened, time worn look make this pair a rare find and a very charming addition to a classical or contemporary interior. Condition Good original antique condition, historic restorations to a few carvings, minor chips and touchups to

Harmer is recorded on several suites of fine quality seat-furniture of this period

Buchoz was the first European to copy the oriental style and aimed this work not just at naturalists and painters

and his youthful features are characterised by softly modelled cheeks

Raised on four finely fluted square tapering and collared legs

terminating in original finely engraved hairy paw-shaped brass castors

beautifully painted and glazed in various colours

a Monegasque native

A charming object to decorate a coffee table or a console

5 in / 14 cm

Griffiths is illustrated in R

this is a fine

the preferred wood of the firm for its rich qualities and dramatic contrast to the gilded wood and metal mounts