Furniture & Works of Art - 12 May 2009
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A large Regency giltwood overmantel mirror by John Hedges
A large Regency giltwood overmantel mirror by John Hedges, the rectangular plate to a fluted frame with flower head corners, the back with a paper trade label inscribed 'J. HEDGES, Looking Glass Manufacturer & c., Corner of DEAN AND COMPTON STREETS, SOHO, Carving and Gilding of every description, executed in the best Manner, Glasses delivered with 20 Miles of Town' ', 49.5 x 67.75in (126 x 172cm). John Hedges, Soho, London, looking-glass manufacturer (1817-29). Recorded at 31 Dean Street and 53 Old Compton Street in 1817.