A George II Walnut and Parcel Gilt Mirror

Second Quarter 18th Century

Height 48 x width 29 1/2 inches.

Property from the Charlecote Antique Store, Kansas City, Missouri

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Dimensions of mirror plate: 29 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches.Overall sturdy, attractive, and ready to hang condition. Originally had girandole arms which are now lost. The gilding refreshed at some point. Mirror plate and backing appear original. Negligible age cracks in the veneers. And area of veneer repair with overpainting above the mirror plate. The mirror plate and backing seem original. Additional images available upon request.

Provenance
NOTE:Charlecote Antiques was an anchor of Kansas City’s historic Crestwood neighborhood across four decades. The shop represented a multi-generational passion for scholarship and collecting with an emphasis on British Furniture and Decorative Arts. Opened in 1980 by Kaye Francis Miller, Charlecote built a reputation for sourcing fine 18th century furniture directly from England with a keen eye on craftsmanship and form. Todd Miller soon followed his mother into the business and further developed Charlecote into a world-class retailer. Todd loved taking trips to Europe to find beautiful and unique items to bring back to the shop. He became a staple of the art fair circuit around the nation and endeared himself to both customers and fellow dealers with his knowledge and willingness to teach others.