Large 19th Century Victorian Giltwood and Gesso Overmantel Mirror of Cartouche Shaped form #2728

An unusual shield / cartouche shaped 19th Century Victorian giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror of large proportions standing 6ft tall.

English Circa 1880.

Of Neo-Classical cartouche shaped form, the original mirror plate within a scroll, flower and diaper-decorated frame, the ribbon-tied shell crest pediment festooned with flower chains above a pair of shaped brackets and mirrored plate spandrels flanked by acanthus scrolls.

In exemplary condition retaining the original mercury glass plates.

Note : This is an unusual shaped and large overmantel mirror that is very impressive in the flesh.

Dimensions 

Width 58 inches - 147cm

Height 71 1/2 inches - 182cm

Depth 8 inches - 20cm