probably British, early 18th century, arched and scrolled top over two part mirror plate with molded gilt surround, 45 x 17 in. - Provenance: H. Eugene Bolles; Christie’s, New York, June 19, 1996, lot 128; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition
crack and edge loss to upper mirror plate, distress to silvering (plate probably original), typical cracks to molded surround, break and repair at one top scroll, losses and gilding wear to plate surrounds, minor loss at one lower corner, other scattered distress and surface flaws, original backboards, lacking two braces at top of crest