Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank | July 9, 2026
Thu, Jul 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 150
Labeled George III Chinese Chippendale Carved and Gilt Mirror
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$1,300
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
label to reverse reads "City Depository, Gloucester. / No. ? Mr. ? / Henry Mousell, Proprietor", British, circa 1760-1780, probably original mirror plate (not removed), floral and foliate carved and pierced frame, icicle carved crest, 64-3/4 x 29-1/4 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Note: Henry Mousell is recorded in the Gloucestershire shipping register as an auctioneer based in Gloucester. Between 1854 and 1855 he appeared as a part owner of the three vessels registered at the port of Gloucester: the Alma, the Louisiana, and the Unity, holding 16 shares of 64 in each vessel.
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The Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
mirror plate with clouding and some silvering loss, frame with scattered repairs to breaks and some loss, gilt with loss, distress and some retouch
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