Pier Glass
1740-1760 (made)
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Carved mahogany frame with two mirror-plates, the upper larger than the lower. The border, which is plain except at the shaped corners were it is decorated with rosettes in relief, has a beading along the inside edge ahnd a moulding carved with foliage at the outside. Frieze carved with a symmetrical design of acanthus foliage in relief. Broken pediment carved on the inside with an egg and tongue moulding. In the embrasure a pedestal with a blank shield surrounded by foliated scrolls mounted upon it.
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Materials and techniques | carved and gilded wood |
Brief description | Mirror, walnut, gilt wood, English, 1740-60, |
Physical description | Carved mahogany frame with two mirror-plates, the upper larger than the lower. The border, which is plain except at the shaped corners were it is decorated with rosettes in relief, has a beading along the inside edge ahnd a moulding carved with foliage at the outside. Frieze carved with a symmetrical design of acanthus foliage in relief. Broken pediment carved on the inside with an egg and tongue moulding. In the embrasure a pedestal with a blank shield surrounded by foliated scrolls mounted upon it. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr. Arthur du Cane |
Object history | Current on loan to the National Trust, Mompesson House. |
Other number | 2370/1939 - RF number |
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Accession number | W.34-1939 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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