281. Pair Gilt Mirrors Irish Robert Strahan 19th Ct


Superb Pair of Giltwood & Plaster Hanging Mirrored Wall Brackets. The mirrored back with twin shelves above a cartouche and ribbon ending with an acanthus leaf apron.

First half of the Nineteenth Century.

 

Condition: Superb condition with no losses, these mirrors have been lightly restored.

Each with paper labels Robert Strahan & Co. 24 & 25 Henry Street and 5 Leinster Street, Dublin.

 

Height: (entire as shown) 38" (96.5cm).  Width: (at widest) 18.5" (47cm).

 

Items Sold.

 

 

The Dublin cabinet maker Robert Strahan was at 10-11 Chancery Lane from 1811-54 at 24/25 Henry Street from 1845-67 and at 135 St Stephens Green Dublin from 1869-1969. The company exhibited walnut, marquetry and gilded furniture at the Dublin Great Industrial Exhibition of 1853, See more  D.FitzGerald, Dublin Directories and Trade Labels, Furniture History, 1985, pages 271-272.

Stunning Pair of Mirrored Wall Brackets in superb ready to hang condition.