GILDED GEORGE II LOOKING GLASS c. 1730 Chippendale 1750 in the manner of

1750 in the manner of Thomas Johnson crested with a ewer supported by elongated s-scrolls above the figure of a man who likely held a spear

what seems to be merely a decorative arrangement can have a very specific meaning and intentions

meaning that the frame retains much of its original gesso and clay colors

Width 10”

having paired candle arms on either side with the original glass plate

GILDED GEORGE II LOOKING GLASS c. 1730 Chippendale 1750 in the manner ofA finely carved George II looking glass, dry stripped to its original gilding having a broken swan neck pediment centered by the original cartouche carved with scrolls and acanthus leaves, the molded pediment carved with acanthus leaves, the inside of the pediment having gesso carved leaves and flowers resting on a frame having outset corners, molded with egg and dart, the flat surface sanded and gilded surrounding a frame carved with a gadroon