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Large 19th Century Irish Gilt Mirror
Straffan Antiques
for sale €13,572     $14,732
£11,600
Straffan Antiques

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Large 19th Century Irish Gilt Mirror

19th century
Description

A large Irish naturalistic gilt overmantle mirror, with carved oak leaves, acorns, branches and a pair of deer. A beautiful mirror of substantial size, circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Straffan Antiques has dated this Irish Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1080419
Dealers Internal Reference
A5173
Dealers Notes

Straffan Antiques was established in 1988 and is a family run business. We deal in 18th and 19th century Irish, English and French furniture and gilt mirrors. We also stock decorative objects, paintings and sculpture.

Good to know: we deliver nationwide and internationally. And, we are a member of Irish Antique Dealer Association (IADA) and CINOA.

Our showroom in Straffan, county Kildare, is housed in a number of old farm buildings. There's also a café on the grounds serving delicious food, great coffee and tea.

We're open five days a week, Tuesday - Saturday.

Phone: +35316274018

Website: straffanantiques.com

Instagram: straffan_antiques

Description
A large Irish naturalistic gilt overmantle mirror, with carved oak leaves, acorns, branches and a pair of deer. A beautiful mirror of substantial size, circa 1850.
Height
191cm (75.20")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Straffan Antiques has dated this Irish Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080419
Dealers Internal Ref
A5173
Straffan Antiques
Straffan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019

18th & 19th century period furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Straffan Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Straffan Antiques is a registered member of CINOA

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A large 19th-century Irish giltwood overmantel mirror with naturalistic carved foliage and stags at the base.
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Archive I A large 19th-century Irish giltwood overmantel mirror with naturalistic carved foliage and stags at the base.

Large 19th Century Irish Gilt Mirror

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Straffan Antiques

Straffan Antiques
Telephone 00353 1627 4018
Location
Barberstown
Straffan
Co.Kildare
W23 V628
Ireland
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/straffanantiques
Verified Since Jul 2019
Items For Sale 31
Items Sold 5
Straffan Antiques
Straffan Antiques
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Location: Barberstown, Straffan, Co.Kildare, W23 V628, Ireland
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A large 19th-century Irish giltwood overmantel mirror with naturalistic carved foliage and stags at the base.
Large 19th Century Irish Gilt Mirror
Ref: SA1080419
A large 19th-century Irish giltwood overmantel mirror with naturalistic carved foliage and stags at the base.
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FAQs

19th-century Irish gilt mirrors feature hand-carved timber frames covered in gold leaf, often incorporating naturalistic foliage, botanical elements, and native wildlife motifs.

These mirrors were crafted using carved pine or lime wood coated with layers of gesso, which was then water-gilded with real gold leaf over a coloured clay base called bole.

Authentic period examples display genuine joinery on the wooden backing, natural oxidation or foxing on the glass silvering, and subtle wear revealing the red or grey bole beneath the gold leaf.

Place the mirror centrally above a chimney breast or mantelpiece to create an architectural focal point that reflects light and enhances room proportions.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a soft dry feather duster or soft brush, avoiding water, liquid cleaners, or abrasive cloths that can dissolve or lift delicate gold leaf.
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