c1860 Thomas Gaved & Company Gesso and Gilt Mirror

Very early and decorative oval mirror courtesy of Thomas Gaved & Company (Guernsey) c1860, Property of a lady (we can share the interesting provenance with the buyer) Certainly almost a one off, (find another) very very early example, highly decorative especially the bow to the underside of the base (shelf) , Superb oval mirror flanked by two candle scones, needless to say this mirror is pre-electric hence the sconces, the first widespread use of electricity for indoor lighting began in the late 19th century. Thomas Gaved was an apprentice to Mr Thomas Grigg, who came form Jersey to open a shop as an art dealer and picture framer, succeeding Mr Collenette, a jeweller. His shop was remarkable for its massive front door, which was heavily laced with iron bars and studded with brass nails. Next and below him was a queer little shop which to enter you had to go down a step. This was used as a branch of Messrs Dorey and Rougier's larger drapery establishment on the other side of the street, until it was taken over by Mr Grigg, who remained there for many years. Employed by Mr Grigg from boyhood was Mr Thomas Gaved, a well known figure in the old cycle-racing world who, on his employer's death, carried on the business successfully in his own name at premises in the Arcade. Size: 32” inch top to toe (bow) x 16” across (oval) AVAIL QUICK BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND SELLING! COLLECTION ROSSLARE. CO. WEXFORD Kind Regards