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English 19th Century Gilt Pier Mirror
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English 19th Century Gilt Pier Mirror

19th century
Sold 6 September 2024 · Tom Scott Antiques
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Description

Very decorative and elegant early 19th century English gilt bracket or pier mirror with original mercury glass, circa 1840.

The bracket shelf would have held a small ceramic or bronze, perhaps a vase of flowers.

Beautifully moulded floral drapes and the long finials either side are a nice touch too. Great mirror to hang in a hall, as a pier mirror between windows, or perhaps a posh downstairs loo!

Lovely mirror and not too heavy, so it is an easy one to hang.

Any queries, don’t hesitate to ask…

Measuring:

39 inches or 99 cm high

18 inches or 46 cm wide

9 inches or 23 cm shelf depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Pier Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074303
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Description
Very decorative and elegant early 19th century English gilt bracket or pier mirror with original mercury glass, circa 1840.

The bracket shelf would have held a small ceramic or bronze, perhaps a vase of flowers.

fig 1. An ornate nineteenth-century English gilt pier mirror featuring carved floral motifs, slender side columns, and an integrated shelf.
fig 1. English 19th Century Gilt Pier Mirror

Beautifully moulded floral drapes and the long finials either side are a nice touch too. Great mirror to hang in a hall, as a pier mirror between windows, or perhaps a posh downstairs loo!

Lovely mirror and not too heavy, so it is an easy one to hang.

Any queries, don’t hesitate to ask…

Measuring:

39 inches or 99 cm high

18 inches or 46 cm wide

9 inches or 23 cm shelf depth

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Pier Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074303
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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An ornate nineteenth-century English gilt pier mirror featuring carved floral motifs, slender side columns, and an integrated shelf.
English 19th century gilt pier mirror
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An ornate nineteenth-century English gilt pier mirror featuring carved floral motifs, slender side columns, and an integrated shelf.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency / Victorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved floral cresting, Fluted side columns, Integrated shelf bracket
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Pier mirrors originated in the late 17th century and became prominent during the Georgian and Victorian eras, specifically designed to be hung on the architectural pier wall space between two windows.

Authentic period pier mirrors are typically constructed from carved softwoods or hardwoods coated in gesso, which is then water-gilded or oil-gilded with gold leaf, featuring hand-silvered glass plates.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut joinery, genuine mercury or early silver nitrate backing with foxing on the glass, and the characteristic crazing and patina of aged gesso and gold leaf.

To integrate an antique gilt mirror into a contemporary space, hang it above a modern minimalist console table or mantelpiece to create a striking contrast between historical ornamentation and clean architectural lines.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, ammonia, and abrasive materials that can permanently strip or damage the delicate historical gilding.
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