Hunt Antique Mirrors

Description

A very rare and impressive English convex mirror circa 1810.
A finely carved double eagle headed lyre surmounting a plinth.The lyre,an attribute of poetry, originally being a gift from Mercury to Apollo with the caduceus given in exchange.
The pineapple in the apron is a symbol of welcome associated with hospitality.(G.Child, World Mirrors)
This frame has been fully restored using the dry stripping technique. What you now see is the original gilding.
The glass is certainly 19th century at least, if not the original, and is actually quite clear.It may well have been re-silvered.
Sadly, my photography does not do it justice and really must be seen to be appreciated.

If this item is not entirely suitable, please do not hesitate to contact us as we have a large store of un-restored items which can be started on if necessary.

All our mirror frames are fully restored using gold leaf and traditional materials.
We have over 30 years experience of gilding and restoration and we are very happy to undertake restoration work of any item, antique picture frame or antique mirror frame of yours that may need repair, re-gilding or indeed, simply cleaning.
If you need advice on the hanging and fixing of mirrors please contact us, we will be happy to help.
If you would like to view any item, please contact us and we can make an appointment.