Rare Early-19th Century Antique English Regency Gilt Convex Mirror circa 1805

Early 19th Century English Regency Period with circular frame detailed with cannon ball spheres and a reeded fillet bourder in black. Having an original silvered convex mirror. Circa 1805. Rare, original, and unrestored condition despite minor repair to two locations on giltwood frame (acceptable and priced accordingly). Having an original silvered convex mirror. Original unrestored condition. PRICES IN USD Insurance/Replacement Value $5000 Retail $4800 Fair Market Value $4200 Auction Estimate $3800-$4800 Auction Prices Realized $4200-$4600 (due to rarity and demand) The current market is deluged with modern reproductions and re-silvered, refinished, restored, and re-gilded original antiques. These depreciating processes are comparatively similar to "in-painting" in fine art, "lacquered" brass antiques, furniture with "married" elements and/or original patinas removed and "restored", re-applied gilt and gold leaf. While esthetically pleasing, the "cost" of the significantly depreciated value is unfortunately relocated to the uninformed and unsuspecting purchaser. Acquired/Imported from London, England, U.K.