London dealer takes 18th century mirror at £80,000

Ten telephone bidders drew battle lines with several bidders in the room for this 4ft 8in x 3ft (1.42m x 92cm) giltwood pier glass sold by Saltney, Chester auctioneers Byrne’s on September 29.

One underbidder described it as the best Chippendale period mirror to be offered on the provincial m…

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