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Black Japanned Pier Mirror
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Black Japanned Pier Mirror

18th century
Sold by Repton Co
Sold 1 January 1900 · Repton Co
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Description

An 18thC mirror with moulded frame and black and gold japanned decoration.

Later mirror plate.

Dimensions:

H 115cm

W 65cm

D 4cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Black Japanned Pier Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1068279
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000352
Description
An 18thC mirror with moulded frame and black and gold japanned decoration.

Later mirror plate.

Dimensions:

H 115cm

W 65cm

D 4cm

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Black Japanned Pier Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068279
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000352
Repton  Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Black Japanned Pier Mirror

Archive II A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View II
Archive III A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View III
Archive IV A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View IV
Archive V A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View V
Archive VI A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View VI
Archive VII A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View VII
Archive VIII A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View VIII
Archive IX A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View IX
Archive X A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate. View X
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Kent
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
Repton  Co
Repton Co
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Location: Kent, United Kingdom
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A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate.
Black japanned Pier Mirror
Ref: SA1068279
A tall black japanned pier mirror featuring an arched cresting decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures and border motifs around a rectangular glass plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne Chinoiserie
  • MaterialTimber, Lacquer, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsArched cresting, Chinoiserie figures, Raised gilt detailing, Moulded frame

A japanned pier mirror is a tall decorative wall glass featuring European lacquerwork designed to imitate East Asian lacquer techniques, historically positioned on the wall space between two windows.

These mirrors typically utilise a timber carcass, such as pine or oak, coated with layers of spirit-based varnish or resin, finished with gold leaf gilding and raised relief decoration.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate craquelure across the lacquer finish, hand-carved timber backboards, original mercury glass with natural oxidation, and raised gilding with fine hand-painted detailing.

Positioning the mirror above a console table or mantelpiece creates a focal point where historical decorative work contrasts with clean modern architecture.

Dust the surface lightly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or commercial waxes that could dissolve the traditional resin finish and lift gold leaf ornament.
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