18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror, c.1750 Books - Music

18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror, c.1750 Books - MusicA stunning 18th century Louis XV giltwood mirror, c. 1750. The crest is adorned with vines and leaves surrounding a central basket filled with flowers, above an original mirror plate surround by a boldly carved foliate border. The original mirror plate is heavily and attractively foxed and now barely reflects, giving that sought after 'portal' like quality. There is a historic loss and repair to the top left flower to the crest. Overall the whole

with no chips or cracks

Height: 120cm

The hinged lid has a decorative painted armorial to the centre and opens to reveal a plush interior with four metal tea canisters

Width: 106

A fine quality George III flame mahogany and cross-banded cutlery box with inlaid shell patera to the top and the original cross-banded fitted interior

There is a historic loss and repair to the top left flower to the crest

ornate gilt stamping to the board edges and five raised bands to the spine

The brooch boasts both yellow and rose gold and 18 seed pearls

each with cast gilt metal cartouche escutcheons and handles

The head is set into a pink marble weight

An attractive sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle

He studied at the South East Essex Art School and the St