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Large 18th C Tortoiseshell Mirror
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Large 18th C Tortoiseshell Mirror

18th century
Sold 21 September 2024 · Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Description

An 18th Century Tortoiseshell Mirror.

The outer edge of the frame with a rounded walnut moulding, surrounding the tortoiseshell cushion moulding, finished to the inner edge with a rounded and convex moulding, holding the original plate. The rear with the original wood back.

Date circa 1730.

Height 34 1/2 inches, 88cm.

Width 28 inches, 71cm.

Depth 2 1/2 inches, 7cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1063829
Dealers Internal Reference
23864
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
An 18th Century Tortoiseshell Mirror.
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The outer edge of the frame with a rounded walnut moulding, surrounding the tortoiseshell cushion moulding, finished to the inner edge with a rounded and convex moulding, holding the original plate.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The rear with the original wood back.

Date circa 1730.

Height 34 1/2 inches, 88cm.

Width 28 inches, 71cm.

Depth 2 1/2 inches, 7cm.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1063829
Dealers Internal Ref
23864
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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Archive I An antique rectangular wall mirror featuring a wide, mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell veneered frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large 18th C Tortoiseshell Mirror

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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
Location
Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mytton
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 152
Items Sold 4,448
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Location: Atcham (just off J7 of M54), Shrewsbury, Shropshire , SY4 4UH, United Kingdom
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An antique rectangular wall mirror featuring a wide, mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell veneered frame.
LARGE 18TH C TORTOISESHELL MIRROR
Ref: SA1063829
An antique rectangular wall mirror featuring a wide, mottled amber and dark brown tortoiseshell veneered frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Wood, Glass
  • ColourAmber and Dark Brown
  • MotifsMottled tortoiseshell veneer, Ogee profile frame, Rectangular configuration
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Tortoiseshell veneer techniques gained prominence in the 17th and 18th centuries, often utilised by skilled cabinetmakers to create luxurious, highly decorative items for elite European interiors.

These pieces typically feature thin plates of genuine or simulated tortoiseshell applied as a veneer over a wooden core, often pine or oak, secured with organic glues and finished with hand-applied polish.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the backing construction, hand-beveled edges of the glass, irregularities in the veneer plates, and natural age-related oxidisation or foxing on the mirror plate.

Position the piece as a focal point above a sideboard or fireplace, allowing its rich mottled amber and brown tones to add warmth, texture, and historical contrast to contemporary minimalist or neutral spaces.

Keep the mirror away from direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations to prevent veneer lifting. Clean the glass gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid spraying liquids directly onto the frame or edges.
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