Commanding in proportion and size, this stunning giltwood mirror is of exceptional quality. Styled after the innovative Rococo designs of the legendary English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, the intricate tripartite frame is crafted of lustrous giltwood, and is decorated with gracefully executed elements such as flourishing foliage, "c" scrolls and flowers, cascades and icicles, and two ho-ho birds guarding the bottom corners. The mirror, meant to be placed over a fireplace mantel, retains its original glass, and features a bowfront bracket shelf for the display of porcelain. Expertly carved woodwork and beautiful condition distinguish this mirror as a highly unique and prized specimen of 19th-century design. It is extremely difficult to