Rococo Looking Glass after Thomas Johnson

A fine small carved and gilded rococo mirror c. 1750 in the manner of Thomas Johnson crested with a ewer supported by elongated s-scrolls above the figure of a man who likely held a spear, the background having carved Gothic arches, one side holding a finial over double columns resting on rocaille, the other side with a spray of flowers supporting an elongated s-scroll. The bottom of the frame comprised of two c-scrolls, with further scrolls comprising the base. This mirror is typical of the work of Thomas Johnson (1714-1778) one of two English wood carvers (Matthias Lock was the other) known for effusive rococo designs. The gilding has been dry stripped and minimally refreshed. The plate is old, but not original. Ht. 40”, W. 18”