An exceptional and beautifully preserved rare pair of period George II looking glasses in the style of William Kent (1685-1748) with beveled mirror plates. The burled walnut tablet is bound by Greek eared-architraves with acanthus detailing and oak leaf and acorn garlands. The whole is surmounted by a graceful swan-neck pediment and a central pierced and carved cartouche with bellflower and foliate designs. The apron of the tablet is fitted with candle arm mounts possibly 19th century. The backs of both mirrors retain original backboards.

England, circa 1735.

Dimensions: Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. The mirrors exhibit only minor restoration and some shrinkage cracks to veneer to expected with age. Minor restoration to original water gilding. Candle arm attachments are possibly of a later date. At least one mirror has been resilvered.