SOLD - A George I Gesso Mirror in the Manner of James Moore
Height: 70" 1m 76
Width: 36" 92cm
The shaped bevelled edge mirror plates bordered by a finely carved and detailed gesso border. The shaped cornice features carved 'C' Scrolls and is centred by a reversed shell. The shaped apron displays scrolling foliage to the corners and centre and is fitted with two gilt metal candle arms.
The delicate flowering tendrils and the 'C' shells on the cresting of the present mirror are common in the work of James Moore (c. 1670-1726). Moore, recorded as a cabinet-maker at Nottingham Court, Short's Gardens, St. Giles-in-the-field, London was a partner of John Gumley and became one of the foremost cabinet-makers during the reigns of George I and George II. Appointed as Royal cabinet-maker he supplied gilt pier glasses, tables and candle stands for the Royal Palaces. Amongst these are several tables at Hampton Court that display very similar treatment to the moulded tapering leaves of the tendril decoration.
English, Circa 1715
 "A George I Gesso Mirror in the Manner of James Moore")