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Description

Circa 1830. A monumental William IV carved and gilded overmantel mirror. The moulded top with a concave and egg and dart mouldings. The bevel edge mirror contained in an ebonized ribbed slip, this has a curved pilaster above it and 2 either side, all with foliate carving in the center and at each end, with a gilded fish scale pattern. The gilded base follows the form of the frame.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

169cm (66.54")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Reference Numbers

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SA1013236

Dealers Internal Reference

32686

Description

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

169cm (66.54")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1013236

Dealers Internal Ref

32686

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleWilliam IV
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsFoliate carvings, Architectural moulding, Beaded trim
SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 169 cm (67 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

William IV mirrors typically bridge late Regency and early Victorian aesthetics, featuring robust classical architectural elements, heavy moulding, and prominent motifs such as anthemion and scrolling foliage.

These mirrors are constructed with a carved wooden frame, often gessoed and finished with gold leaf applied over a bole layer, housing a heavy silvered glass plate.

Authentic pieces generally show age-related foxing and oxidisation on the original mercury or silvered glass plate, hand-cut joinery in the wooden frame, and period fixings on the rear.

Mounting the mirror above a fireplace mantel creates a focal point, reflecting natural light and adding vertical scale, contrasting effectively against minimalist or contemporary architectural backdrops.

Gilded surfaces require dusting with a soft, dry ostrich feather brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding all moisture, chemical solvents, and abrasive cleaners to protect the fragile gold leaf.