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An 18th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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An 18th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

18th century
Sold 4 February 2025 · Chequers Antiques
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A mid 18th century giltwood overmantel mirror, the arched top with pierced crested centre with asymmetrical C scrolls and carved floral motifs, and with a raised pierced toprail, over an arched frame with scrolling floral motifs and hatched sections and with a bold beaded inner edge, around an old arched plate and a wooden back. Italian, probably Roman, circa 1760.

Condition: Excellent, the mirror is in very good condition having recently been restored by a gilder of many year’s experience so the frame is in excellent condition with no marks or losses. The plate is an old mercury plate with discolouration and marks consistent with age, it is possible that the plate is the original, however this is not certain. Otherwise the mirror is a beautiful example with a lovely rich patina and glorious colour.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1081557
Description
A mid 18th century giltwood overmantel mirror, the arched top with pierced crested centre with asymmetrical C scrolls and carved floral motifs, and with a raised pierced toprail, over an arched frame with scrolling floral motifs and hatched sections and with a bold beaded inner edge, around an old arched plate and a wooden back. Italian, probably Roman, circa 1760.
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Condition: Excellent, the mirror is in very good condition having recently been restored by a gilder of many year’s experience so the frame is in excellent condition with no marks or losses.
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The plate is an old mercury plate with discolouration and marks consistent with age, it is possible that the plate is the original, however this is not certain. Otherwise the mirror is a beautiful example with a lovely rich patina and glorious colour.

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1081557
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
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An ornate antique giltwood overmantel mirror featuring detailed floral carved motifs and aged mirrored glass.
An 18th Century Italian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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An ornate antique giltwood overmantel mirror featuring detailed floral carved motifs and aged mirrored glass.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • Material[Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass]
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Cartouche cresting, Acanthus leaf carving, Beaded inner border
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

This style typically features elaborate hand-carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf, designed specifically to hang above a fireplace mantel to reflect light and amplify room dimensions.

Authentic pieces are constructed from carved timber, such as pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, finished with genuine gold leaf layers applied over a bole base, often featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints in the frame construction.

Authentication relies on examining the glass for silvering imperfections, hand-beveled edges, old wood shrinkage cracks behind the frame, and the presence of hand-carved gesso details rather than modern cast resin.

Positioning the mirror above a modern fireplace or paired with minimalist furniture creates a striking textural contrast, allowing the ornate historic craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners and chemical polishes that can degrade fragile gold leaf and historical gesso.
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