A burr walnut fret-frame wall mirror in George I style by Elsie Robinson

A burr walnut fret-frame wall mirror in George I style by Elsie Robinson, the rectangular plate within a moulded slip and the frame decorated with a gilt shell, early 20th century, 57.8 x 78.2cm.

Provenance: This lot was made by Miss Elsie Robinson in the 1930s. Elsie was a self-taught cabinet maker who was inspired to make furniture after studying woodwork at Bagshot Technical School. She would visit the Victoria & Albert museum in her spare time and would study and sketch early 18th century furniture and would then recreate her favourite pieces. She exhibited at the Royal Amateur Art Society and won various prizes for her work. Queen Mary was the president and declared a real interest in lot 175 but Elsie wouldn't be parted from it. The following lots have passed from Elsie by descent to the present owner.