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English Regency Giltwood and Ebonized Convex Mirror, Signed and Dated 1813

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
English regency period, possibly Irish, neoclassical style convex mirror of good size having giltwood and ebonized frame; the elaborate cresting with ancient Roman Army iconography of ebonized handled swords behind gilt shield above crossed fasces and stacked cannonballs with draped ebonized flags or banners behind, surmounting round frame housing original convex mirror glass with ebonized laurel leaf and berry border and fluted fillet. It is signed and dated 'Arthur Williams November 1813' and is unknown if Mr. Williams was the maker or the name of the client, however a rare and wonderful bit of information. If Williams not the maker, the design certainly relates to the Napoleonic wars of which he could have been involved and this a commissioned piece or reward for valour or service. A truly beautiful and fascinating example.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-carved, ebonized, and gilded wood, glass
Condition:	Good. Original glass with age distress to silvering.
Creation Date:	1813
Styles / Movements:	Regency, George III, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	489753

Dimensions

W.	31.5 in;	H.	48 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	80.01 cm;	H.	121.92 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.