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Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 40 X 30cm
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Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 40 X 30cm

19th century
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Description

A superbly carved and highly decorative small fine quality Italian Florentine giltwood mirror, mid 19th Century in date.

This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved giltwood frame with a beaded border with scrolling acanthus foliate and shell decoration in high relief, it can be hung portrait or landscape.

The rear bears the label of the renowned Edinburgh art dealers and framers Aitken Dott & Son, and the date May 1842.

The gilding is original and it is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home.

Condition:

In excellent original condition with original gilding, having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 40 x Width 30 x Depth 3

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 inch

Florentine frames made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced in from the mid-19th century onward, typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance, and are typically gold gilded, or have gold paint applied to resemble gilding.

Our reference: A3543

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Florentine Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1022790
Dealers Internal Reference
A3543
Description
A superbly carved and highly decorative small fine quality Italian Florentine giltwood mirror, mid 19th Century in date.
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This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved giltwood frame with a beaded border with scrolling acanthus foliate and shell decoration in high relief, it can be hung portrait or landscape.
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fig 1. A 19th-century rectangular Florentine wall mirror featuring an openwork giltwood frame adorned with carved acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and beaded inner moulding.
fig 1. Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 40 X 30cm

The rear bears the label of the renowned Edinburgh art dealers and framers Aitken Dott & Son, and the date May 1842.

The gilding is original and it is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home.

fig 2. A 19th-century rectangular Florentine wall mirror featuring an openwork giltwood frame adorned with carved acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and beaded inner moulding.
fig 2. Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 40 X 30cm

Condition:

In excellent original condition with original gilding, having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 40 x Width 30 x Depth 3

fig 3. A 19th-century rectangular Florentine wall mirror featuring an openwork giltwood frame adorned with carved acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and beaded inner moulding.
fig 3. Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 40 X 30cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 1 inch

Florentine frames made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced in from the mid-19th century onward, typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance, and are typically gold gilded, or have gold paint applied to resemble gilding.

Our reference: A3543

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Florentine Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022790
Dealers Internal Ref
A3543
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A 19th-century rectangular Florentine wall mirror featuring an openwork giltwood frame adorned with carved acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and beaded inner moulding.
Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 40 x 30cm
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Florentine mirrors from the 19th century are recognised by their deeply carved wooden frames, often executed in softwoods such as pine or lime. They feature intricate openwork motifs, including acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and shells, coated in gesso and finished with traditional gold leaf.

Traditional Florentine frames are constructed from hand-carved wood layered with a gesso plaster base. A coloured clay composition known as bole is applied over the gesso before fine sheets of gold leaf are laid and burnished.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-carving rather than molded resin, including subtle irregularities in the scrollwork. Visible red or grey clay bole beneath worn gold leaf, historic mirror plate oxidisation, and age-appropriate wear on the timber backboard further confirm authenticity.

A small Florentine mirror functions effectively as an accent piece within a gallery wall or positioned in narrow architectural spaces such as alcoves and entrance vestibules. The metallic warmth and detailed carving complement both minimalist backdrops and traditional decorative schemes.

Giltwood finishes require delicate maintenance using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to remove dust from crevices. Liquid cleaners, damp cloths, and chemical polishes must be avoided, as water and solvents dissolve gesso and ruin the leaf gilding.
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