Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a plummed helmet, flanked by trellis with flower-filled vase finials above scrolling vines and floral garlands, labelled to the reverse 'Proveniente della famiglia Dona dalle Rose,' with traces of original blue and white decoration; the mirrors originally conceived as picture frames.
Provenance:
The Thorold baronets, probably Sir Nathaniel Thorold, 1st Baronet (d.1764)
The Dona dalle Rose family...
Category
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Glass Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
MaterialsMirror, Giltwood