Small Neoclassical Carton Pierre Oval Mirror Edwards and Roberts The quality of the cabinetwork

The quality of the cabinetwork is first rate and though without an absolute attribution was on the level of work done by C

Vernay & Jussel Ht

French carved marble shell dating from the late 17th to early 18th century

an indented ring

The style of the mirror reflects the emergence from the mannerist tradition of carving into a continental baroque style that became popular across England in the early and middle years of the Restoration of the monarchy post 1660

Small Neoclassical Carton Pierre Oval Mirror Edwards and Roberts The quality of the cabinetworkA fine small oval carton pierre looking glass with original gilding crested by double foliated c scrolls, the frame decorated with bell flowers and foliate sprays centered at the base with a cabochon. English circa 1775. Ht. 34. 75", W. 20"