Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror 19th Century

Name: Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1087168
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Ebonised Wood
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsEagle surmount, Acanthus leaf cresting, Ball moulding, Ebonised reeded slip
SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 64 cm (25 in)

This Regency giltwood convex mirror measures 118 cm high and 64 cm wide. The wall mirror displays a warm gold finish across its carved giltwood and gesso surface, complemented by an ebonised inner slip around the glass. Ornate decoration includes a carved eagle surmount perched above acanthus leaf cresting, scrolling shoulders, ball moulding encircling the round frame, and additional foliate carving at the base. Placed above the mantel in a reception room or hallway, the grand Regency object brings traditional presence to domestic interiors today. The surface exhibits very good condition commensurate with age, showing no structural losses across the intricate wood and gesso ornamentation.

FAQs

A Regency convex mirror is a circular wall mirror originating from the early nineteenth century, characterised by an outward-curving glass pane and a gilded wooden frame. These mirrors were designed to reflect light and offer a wide-angle view of a room, often decorated with eagle crestings and ball mouldings.

Regency giltwood mirrors were typically constructed from carved pine or lime wood coated with gesso and gold leaf through water gilding. The inner slip framing the convex glass often features ebonised wood with reeded detailing.

Authentic Regency pieces feature hand-carved wood elements, original water gilding exhibiting natural wear or reddish clay bole beneath, and heavy convex glass that may show subtle distortional irregularities or oxidation spots.

Place a Regency convex mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dining room sideboard as a central focal point. The curved glass reflects light around dark spaces, while the carved frame adds texture and historical balance to contemporary schemes.

Clean giltwood frames using a dry, soft, lint-free cloth or a soft bristle brush to remove dust from carved crevices. Avoid using liquid cleaners, solvents, or water, as moisture can dissolve the underlying gesso and damage traditional water gilding.

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Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror