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A Mid 19th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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A Mid 19th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · Chequers Antiques
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A mid 19th century Italian giltwood overmantel mirror, in the Rococo style of waisted hourglass form with a carved crested top and with extensive C-scrolls and carved foliate motifs around a central panel with slender columns with carved capitals and further scrolls, over a point with stiff carved leaves and C-scrolls. Italian circa 1840.

Condition: Overall very good, the mirror is in excellent condition with no marks or discolouration to the plate, the frame is in good condition with one small piece missing to the left hand side, overall the mirror has a great appearance with good colour and condition to the gilding.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1068880
Description
A mid 19th century Italian giltwood overmantel mirror, in the Rococo style of waisted hourglass form with a carved crested top and with extensive C-scrolls and carved foliate motifs around a central panel with slender columns with carved capitals and further scrolls, over a point with stiff carved leaves and C-scrolls. Italian circa 1840.
fig 1. An ornate, carved wooden overmantel mirror with an elaborate gold leaf finish and distinct scrolling design.
fig 1. A Mid 19th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

Condition: Overall very good, the mirror is in excellent condition with no marks or discolouration to the plate, the frame is in good condition with one small piece missing to the left hand side, overall the mirror has a great appearance with good colour and condition to the gilding.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068880
Chequers Antiques
Chequers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018
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A Mid 19th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chequersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 358
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An ornate, carved wooden overmantel mirror with an elaborate gold leaf finish and distinct scrolling design.
A Mid 19th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Ref: SA1068880
An ornate, carved wooden overmantel mirror with an elaborate gold leaf finish and distinct scrolling design.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Acanthus leaves, Cartouche, Fluted pilasters
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Italian giltwood mirrors frequently draw on Baroque and Rococo revival influences, characterised by elaborate scrolling foliage, asymmetrical cartouches, and intricate carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf.

These pieces are typically constructed from softwoods such as pine or lime, carved by hand, and coated with layers of gesso before being painstakingly gilded with gold leaf or metal leaf.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved detailing with natural irregularities, older red bole underlayers showing through worn gilt, heavy pine backboards secured with handmade or early machine-cut screws, and original mercury or early silvered glass panels with foxing.

Positioning the mirror above a modern minimalist fireplace or anchoring it against a plain painted wall creates a striking juxtaposition that highlights its intricate craftsmanship without overwhelming the space.

Giltwood requires delicate maintenance; dust gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster and avoid all liquid cleaners, commercial polishes, or abrasive cloths that can strip the fragile gold leaf.
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