FINE WALNUT QUEEN ANNE LOOKING GLASS WITH GILT SHELL.

Revised: 8/19/2010

Additional Information: This example is nearly identical to lot #2038 in terms of scalloped cresting, figural walnut and the molding.

FINE WALNUT QUEEN ANNE LOOKING GLASS WITH GILT SHELL. 1730-1740, American or English. Each mirror plate with beveled edges, the upper plate of rectangular form with three serpentine edges, the lower plate of simple rectangular form within a bold ogival molded frame and conforming gilt decorated gilt slip. The cresting scalloped and shaped and of figured walnut with a central intaglio gold gilt shell. Similar example pictured in The Mirror Book English, American, and European by Herbert F. Schiffer on page 55, plate 99. SIZE: 44-1/4″ h x 18-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Purportedly purchased from Israel Sack Antiques in the 1950s. CONDITION: Retaining original mirror plates with areas of deterioration to the silver backing within acceptable parameters. Small chip in upper plate at juncture of lower plate. Mirror retains original backboards. Small restoration in pine backing of proper right scrolled ear, not visible from front. Retains old polished surfaces with very good mellow color and patina. 9-20323 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2022	$0.00	Revised: 8/19/2010 Additional Information: This example is nearly identical to lot #2038 in terms of scalloped cresting, figural walnut and the molding. FINE WALNUT QUEEN ANNE LOOKING GLASS WITH GILT SHELL. 1730-1740, American or English. Each mirror plate with beveled edges, the upper plate of rectangular form with three serpentine edges, the lower plate of simple rectangular form within a bold ogival molded frame and conforming gilt decorated gilt slip. The cresting scalloped and shaped and of figured walnut with a central intaglio gold gilt shell. Similar example pictured in The Mirror Book English, American, and European by Herbert F. Schiffer on page 55, plate 99. SIZE: 44-1/4″ h x 18-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Purportedly purchased from Israel Sack Antiques in the 1950s. CONDITION: Retaining original mirror plates with areas of deterioration to the silver backing within acceptable parameters. Small chip in upper plate at juncture of lower plate. Mirror retains original backboards. Small restoration in pine backing of proper right scrolled ear, not visible from front. Retains old polished surfaces with very good mellow color and patina. 9-20323 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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