Superb George II Walnut and Parcel Gilt Mirror

No. R16170

Superb George II walnut and parcel gilt mirror.

Bold swan’s necks crest with rosettes flanking a wonderful cabochon finial.

The mirror is framed with S-hook devices supported tasseled drapery swags, above shell-applied apron.

The burl walnut has a wonderful old glow.

 

 

The walnut is highly figured but is also spalted.   Spalted wood is wood that is cut (it can occur in live trees - but usually not) which is kept wet and a type of fungus grows in the sapwood rays and turns it dark (called zone lines) which magnifies the figure of the wood.   (only works in hard wood)

• OriginEnglish
• PeriodGeorge II
• MaterialWalnutt
• Height53 in
• Width30 in
• Price$11,500