Large Louis-Philippe Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

mid-19th century, in the rococo taste, the arched top surround decorated with egg-and-dart molding and a pierced crest with a shell and trailing flowers and leaves, trimmed with scrollwork.
h. 77", w. 48"

Provenance: Villa Melrose Antiques, Los Angeles, California.

There is some distress and rubbing to the gilded surface of the frame. Mostly along the two vertical side edges. Some old chipping along the base edge and touch-up to the gold. No sign of damage or losses to the crest. The mirror plate with scratches to the silvering and other imperfections.