Rococo Carved Mirror Restored Edwards & Roberts Mayhew and Ince allowing for very accurate re-gilding

allowing for very accurate re-gilding

the feet having applied block molding

Width: 7 3/4"

The constructional details of this suite include such idiosyncratic features such as cramp cuts in the seat rails and an exposed back strut which are associated with attributions to the Chippendale workshops

swags off the sides with egg and dart molding on the outer frame

Rococo Carved Mirror Restored Edwards & Roberts Mayhew and Ince allowing for very accurate re-gildingA finely carved and gilded two plate rococo looking glass of imposing stature with s scrolls supporting an acanthus spray at the crest, the frame comprised of c and s scrolls. Labelled Edwards and Roberts, a 19th century cabinetmaking firm that both made and restored period furniture. This frame was originally set into the wall of the house it was in and so needed reinforcement when removed from the wall which is the likely reason for the label.