A substantial and impressive giltwood overmantel mirror of rectangular form. The mirror is elaborately decorated with classical-inspired detailing, featuring a prominent cornice adorned with anthemions, scallop shells and flower mouldings, foliate scrolls, pendant gilt balls line the inner cornice. Flanking the central mirror plate are pilasters decorated with fluting and inset carved details.
England, circa 1880
Height : 170 cms (67 ins)
Width : 110 cms (43.5 ins)
Provenance: From Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire, the ancestral home of Florence Nightingale
Provenance Note: This impressive overmantel mirror originates from Embley Park, the cherished family estate of Florence Nightingale, the celebrated founder of modern nursing. Its presence in her family home imbues this piece with significant historical and cultural interest, connecting it to a pivotal figure in British history.
As shown in country house condition. The giltwood frame displays a rich, aged patina with some areas of wear, rubbing, and potential minor losses to the gilding, consistent with its age and history. The mirror plate shows signs of age, including some foxing.
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