Antique Venetian Glass Mirror 19th Century

Name: Antique Venetian Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1005161
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVenetian
MaterialMirrored Glass, Glass, Wood
ColourSilver
MotifsFoliate etching, Glass rosettes, Crested pediment, Bevelled oval plate
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This antique Venetian cushion margin mirror dates from 1850 and functions both as a wall-hanging mirror and a tabletop dressing table mirror with an adjustable sliding stand on its solid wooden back. The silvered piece is constructed from mirrored glass, clear glass, and wood, measuring 69 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. The design incorporates a bevelled oval centre plate enclosed by a border of glass rosettes, alongside a sweeping crested pediment featuring fine copper-wheel carved foliate etching and a central roundel. Additional decorative elements include clear glass rosettes positioned at the corners of the inner frame and ornate engraved floral decoration across the margins. In a contemporary home, this piece suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room or living room, or functions as a dressing table mirror in a bedroom. The silvered mirrored surfaces reflect light to brighten interiors, while the intricate etched foliate motifs and glass hardware provide a decorative accent against traditional or transitional interior schemes. The combination of wall-mounting capability and a freestanding table support offers versatile display options for various surfaces throughout the house.

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Venetian mirrors are characterized by glass frames decorated with intricate wheel-carved or etched patterns, bevelled central plates, and hand-moulded glass ornaments such as leaves and rosettes. Originating in Renaissance Italy, this style incorporates glass elements into both the reflective surface and the surrounding frame structure.

Traditional Venetian mirrors consist of high-clarity soda glass silvered on the reverse, supported by a wooden backing board. Decorative elements include hand-cut glass rosettes, etched border panels, and moulded glass cresting attached using tiny brass pins or structural wire.

Authentic period examples display subtle hand-drawn irregularities in the glass, genuine silvering tarnish or desilveration along the edges, and hand-carved floral etching rather than modern acid-etched or printed designs. The reverse usually features a original timber backing cut to fit the frame profile.

A Venetian mirror is often placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, entryway console table, or dining room sideboard to create a focal point. Its light-reflective glass frame allows it to complement both classic, traditional interiors and minimalist contemporary spaces.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, paying close attention to etched channels and glass rosettes. Avoid spraying liquid glass cleaners directly onto the surface to prevent moisture from seeping behind the glass plates and damaging the silver backing.

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