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Oval Mahogany and Gilt Mirror with Eagle
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Oval Mahogany and Gilt Mirror with Eagle

19th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
Description

A lovely example of an oval mahogany mirror with a gilt cresting to the top and scrolling leaf and rope twist decoration to the sides. Unusual to find in this very elegant design. Good colour and condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gilt Eagle Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1072469
Description
A lovely example of an oval mahogany mirror with a gilt cresting to the top and scrolling leaf and rope twist decoration to the sides. Unusual to find in this very elegant design. Good colour and condition.
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gilt Eagle Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1072469
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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An oval mahogany wall mirror framed by a rope-twist border and surmounted by a carved giltwood eagle crest with foliate swags.
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Archive I An oval mahogany wall mirror framed by a rope-twist border and surmounted by a carved giltwood eagle crest with foliate swags.

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Youlls Antiques

Youlls Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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An oval mahogany wall mirror framed by a rope-twist border and surmounted by a carved giltwood eagle crest with foliate swags.
Oval mahogany and gilt mirror with eagle
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Giltwood, Mirror Glass
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsEagle finial, Rope twist moulding, Foliate scroll swags, Oval frame
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century Grand Regency wall mirror displays a dark brown mahogany frame paired with gold giltwood ornamentation. The oval glass is bordered by a rope-twist moulding, surmounted by a carved giltwood eagle finial grasping arrows, and flanked by foliate scroll swags. The exterior timber shows a rich dark brown polish on the outer rim alongside the bright reflective gold of the crest and frame details. Measuring 98 cm high, 72 cm wide and 6 cm deep, the piece comes with integrated hanging hardware for domestic installation. Suitable for positioning above the mantel in a living room, dining space or hallway, the mirror integrates well into traditional and period interior schemes. The combination of dark wood tones and gilded accents creates a striking focal point on a wall while maintaining a slender profile. Its robust construction ensures durability for daily home placement.

FAQs

A Regency eagle mirror is a decorative wall mirror popularised in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, characteristically topped with a sculpted eagle cresting. These designs feature oval or round timber frames complemented by elaborate gilded detailing and neoclassical motifs.

Traditional gilt mirrors were crafted using solid hardwood frames such as mahogany, pine, or oak, overlaid with carved wood or molded gesso. Gold leaf was applied over a clay bole base using water or oil gilding techniques, surrounding mercury or silvered glass plates.

Authentic period mirrors feature signs of natural hand-carving or hand-molded gesso with subtle surface wear and dark red or grey bole showing through rubbed gold leaf. The backboards are typically hand-sawn timber panels, and original mirror glass may exhibit slight dark spotting or de-silvering.

Position a crested gilt mirror as a dramatic focal point above a mantelpiece, hallway console, or dining room sideboard. Balancing the elaborate gilded ornamentation against clean, contemporary wall colours like navy, dark green, or off-white highlights its architectural silhouette.

Dust giltwood regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical sprays that can dissolve gesso or lift gold leaf. Clean glass plates carefully with a lightly damp microfiber cloth, keeping moisture well away from the gilded frame and timber joints.
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