FDA-A.229-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.229-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Butler's Mirror
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Regency carved giltwood and ebonised convex mirror, early 19th century, surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings, the convex plate within a reeded ebonised border, the concave frame applied with spheres, the apron with an acanthus and laurel leaf finial
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 960mm
diameter (actual size): 560mm
diameter (actual size): 560mm
Dimension note
Height including eagle and pendant decoration
Inscription
Inscribed on the back in black ink: ‘No 31[?]'
Material
wood
gilding
glass
gilding
glass
Materials & techniques note
giltwood; ebonised
Physical description
Carved giltwood and ebonised convex mirror; the cresting surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings atop a tapering beaded plinth terminating in scrolling acanthus, the convex plate within a reeded ebonised border, the concave frame applied with spheres, the apron with an acanthus and laurel leaf finial
Production
Date
1800-1820
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Possibly formerly the property of James Cook (Vice-Provost 1999-2006)
