A George II carved and gilded mirror, architectural  The pediment centred by a heraldic cartouche above a 18^th Century bevelled vauxhall plate, within a Vitruvian scroll and sanded border. The side swags carved with acorns and oak leaves, above a shaped frieze centred by a shell and acanthus

This stunning mirror is emblematic of the works of art and furniture designed in England from the 1730s through to the 1760s. The style of the mirror was promoted by James Gibbs in his book ‘A book of Architecture, containing designs of Buildings and Ornaments  (1728).

Great Linford Manor was inherited by the Uthwatt family in the early 18th century; in 1720, Thomas Uthwatt (d. 1754), Sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1726, undertook a major remodelling of the house, which included installing the front door case with its fluted Corinthian pilasters and broken pediment.

Although few archival papers survive, he was undoubtedly responsible for the installation of the 'Roman' pediment interior door cases, with these pediments being particularly similar to this mirror. These designs were heavily influenced by the work of William Kent (c. 1685-1748)

The Uthwatt name would remain intimately connected to the house for over 250 years by a line of succession, culminating in its sale in 1972.

 This mirror is in exceptional original condition, retaining the original gilding, and 18^th century mirror plate.