Mirror
1750-1770 (made)
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A giltwood framed wall mirror. The glass surface is divided into panels and compartments of rococo form with swags and festoons of flowers and leafy detail. At the top, flanking a scrolled finial are a pair of confronting geese.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Carved and gilded wood; mirror glass |
Brief description | Mirror, gilt wood frame, English, 1750-70 |
Physical description | A giltwood framed wall mirror. The glass surface is divided into panels and compartments of rococo form with swags and festoons of flowers and leafy detail. At the top, flanking a scrolled finial are a pair of confronting geese. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Bellhouse |
Object history | Given to the V&A in 1947 by Lady Bellhouse. On loan to Lydiard Park, Swindon since 1983. Repairs and cleaning were carried out by contract conservator Walford W Jones while on loan in 1983. This object was previously on loan to Birmingham (1956-1959) and Newcastle (1961). |
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Other number | 47/753 & 47/2741 & 60/3450 - RF number |
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Accession number | W.1-1947 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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