British, late 18th century, elaborate leaf and scroll crest centering urn issuing eagle's heads holding leaf and rosette streamer, oval plate with carved and gilt surround, 57 x 23-1/2 in. - Provenance: Gary Sergeant Antiques, Connecticut; Private Collection, Connecticut
Condition
good restored condition, typical losses and restorations to composition and carved ornament, with gilding distress and wear, especially to top central urn, mirror plate with scattered minor distress to silvering (probably replaced, not removed for exam), oval frame with typical shrinkage cracks with minor infill and repair, other scattered restorations, as is typical of this ornate form