Wine Tantalus George Bullock Viscountess Davenport

Viscountess Davenport

in an article on the Hirsch Collection being sold at Christies where it is incorrectly identified as French

supported by cluster columns flanking the doors

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

A bracket with a similar visage can be seen in “The Dictionary of English Furniture”

Wine Tantalus George Bullock Viscountess DavenportA wine tantalus of unusual form with a carved handle. labelled H. L. Goertz, suppliers to "Their Majesties", No. 26, High St. Windsor. Englsih circa 1860. Ht. 17. 25", W. 13", d. 6. 5"