RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 11th December, 2018
Rare Maison Jansen palm tree floor lamp, 1960s/70s, with six light points. Of fantastic proportions, superb quality with stained green palms, a wonderful piece of interior design from the latter part of the last century giving a great retro feel and ambient lighting to any living space.
Reference Number: A5642
A collection of five mid 20th century convex mirrors in wood and plaster. Convex mirrors played an important role in the running of the Regency household. Often placed in the dining room, the convex mirror allowed the butler to oversee the progress of supper, whilst keeping a discrete distance from the guests. Hence, the convex mirror came to be known as the butler’s mirror.
Reference Number: A5647
Truly massive convex mirror, with gilt frame and applied black acanthus leaves, late 20th century, reputedly retailed by Harrods, London. Convex mirrors played an important role in the running of the Regency household. Often placed in the dining room, the convex mirror allowed the butler to oversee the progress of supper, whilst keeping a discrete distance from the guests. Hence, the convex mirror came to be known as the butler’s mirror.
Reference Number: A5648