Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror Victorian Coal Scuttle Shropshire and for the past

Shropshire and for the past 50 years in another private collection

there is a minor damage to one corner of the base and a historic repair to the pierced back splat

Overall width: 25

Diameter: 18" (46cm)

retains its attractive rich colour and patina

Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror Victorian Coal Scuttle Shropshire and for the pastAn excellent carved giltwood convex mirror dating from the Regency period. This good sized antique mirror is surmounted with a boldly carved eagle with outstretched wings which rest on exquisitely carved decorative scrolls. The base of the frame is decorated with fluting and foliage, balancing the pediment. The original convex mercury mirror plate is surrounded by an ebonised reeded slip. Over the years, the glass mirror plate has acquired a very