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A large rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilt-effect molded frame. The frame is constructed with a stepped profile finished in a metallic gold tone, while the reverse is finished in a reddish-pink wash. The clear mirror plate is secured with a brown fiberboard backing. Affixed to the reverse is a white paper adhesive label for Gallery Framing, Gallery House, Norman Close, Medway Valley Park, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JU, United Kingdom, identifying the piece as Model CHATSWORTH 31×25, Batch No. 9901. The label further states that the product satisfies the safety requirements of BS 7449 (1991) and specifies the use of 4mm glass. A second smaller quality control label is present at the base of the backing, hand-initialled by the inspector. The mirror is fitted with a metal D-ring and white cord for hanging. This lot comprises the mirror only; the furniture and other items shown in the reflections and background are not included.
Condition report:
The mirror glass is in good condition with no visible chips, cracks, or foxing (photo 1). The gilt frame shows minor wear and small scuffs to the finish at the corners and along the outer edges (photo 1). The reverse shows some wear to the pink finish on the wooden frame and minor abrasions to the fiberboard backing (photo 2).
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