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Fine 18th Century Walnut & Parcel Gilt Mirror
Holmes Antiques
for sale €9,945     $10,795
£8,500

Holmes Antiques

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Fine 18th Century Walnut & Parcel Gilt Mirror

18th century
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An outstanding and important 18th Century George II Parcel Gilt Mirror in the manner of William Kent. In super original condition, The original gilding glows brightly and the fine details of the carving can be clearly seen along with the delicate circular punchwork background. A well shaped example having a wonderful classical Cartouche with flowers, scrolls and leaf work carved to the centre of the crest. The Mirror plate is an old replacement and is in good condition.

A fine and impressive piece of English Country House Furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Walnut Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062529
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
An outstanding and important 18th Century George II Parcel Gilt Mirror in the manner of William Kent.
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In super original condition, The original gilding glows brightly and the fine details of the carving can be clearly seen along with the delicate circular punchwork background.
Holmes Antiques

A well shaped example having a wonderful classical Cartouche with flowers, scrolls and leaf work carved to the centre of the crest. The Mirror plate is an old replacement and is in good condition.

A fine and impressive piece of English Country House Furniture.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Walnut Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062529
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants.
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Archive I An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants.

Fine 18th Century Walnut & Parcel Gilt Mirror

Archive II An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View II
Archive III An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View IX
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Archive XIII An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants. View XIII
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
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An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants.
Fine 18th Century Walnut & Parcel Gilt Mirror
Ref: SA1062529
An 18th-century walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved swan-neck pediment, central cartouche crest, and floral side pendants.
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A parcel gilt mirror combines natural wood surfaces, such as walnut or mahogany, with selective gilded areas highlighting carved mouldings, crests, and decorative drops. Popular in the Queen Anne and Georgian eras, these mirrors feature architectural pediments and carved detailing.

These mirrors were constructed using a softwood core, often pine or fir, layered with figured wood veneers like burr walnut. The decorative elements were hand-carved in wood or gesso and covered in real gold leaf, housing hand-blown mercury glass plates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-sawn backboards secured with old nails, visible joinery marks, and natural age-related craquelure on the gesso layer beneath the gilding. The mirror glass may show dark spots or silvering breakdown typical of historical mercury silvering processes.

Hang the mirror centrally above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or console table to establish a balanced focal point. The contrast between warm timber and gold foil complements both neutral classical wall tones and contemporary dark paint schemes.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent damaging delicate gold leaf. Avoid liquid cleaners, polish, or water on gilded areas, and keep humidity levels stable to prevent veneer lifted from the core timber.
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