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Description

Circa 1916 George III Revival, the cartouche shaped giltwood frme with marginal plates about a bevel-edged central oval plate.

( this may be hung landscape or potrait equally well )

re-touched gilding and some replaced minor elements

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this George III Gilt Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

111cm (43.70")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1069103

Description

Circa 1916 George III Revival, the cartouche shaped giltwood frme with marginal plates about a bevel-edged central oval plate.

( this may be hung landscape or potrait equally well )

re-touched gilding and some replaced minor elements

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this George III Gilt Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

111cm (43.70")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1069103

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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsBead and reel moulding, Gilded finish, Segmented mirror plates, Carved frame
SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The George III style, spanning the late 18th century, is characterised by neoclassical influences, symmetry, and refined classical ornamentation such as urns, husks, and bead-and-reel mouldings.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from carved pine or softwoods, finished with gesso and gold leaf gilding, and fitted with hand-silvered float or cylinder mirror glass.

Authenticity is assessed through the examination of the gesso application, the presence of foxing or oxidisation on the original mirror plates, hand-cut construction nails, and the quality of the wood carving.

Positioning a gilt mirror above a contemporary minimalist fireplace or a clean-lined console table creates a striking focal point through the deliberate contrast of historic texture and modern simplicity.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoid all chemical cleaning agents or abrasive materials, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the flaking of the delicate gesso and gold leaf.