A Regency giltwood and parcel ebonised convex mirror
Circa 1820, the circular frame surmounted by a hippocampus on rockwork.
117cm high (plate 53cm dia.)

Wirswall Hall, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

A very similar mirror was sold at Christie's New York rooms, Rooms as Portraits: Michael S. Smith; A Tale of Two Cities, New York & Los Angeles, 26 September 2018, lot 13.

Condition Report

Generally good with some small chips and flakes to the gilt/gesso in places and around the outer edge. The ebonised sight has been repainted. Mirror plate appears good with practically no spotting.

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