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Description

Late victorian period gilt framed wall mirror with a ornate decorative frame . The mirror fits within a wood frame which is lined out in a velvet material.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Gilt Mirror to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

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SA1088182

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Description

Late victorian period gilt framed wall mirror with a ornate decorative frame . The mirror fits within a wood frame which is lined out in a velvet material.

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Late Victorian Gilt Mirror to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1088182

About the Dealer

James R Millington Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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James R Millington Antiques

Telephone 07787 574993

Location

Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm

Verified Since Jan 2010

Items For Sale 133

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gilt, Velvet, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsAcorn and leaf carvings, Beaded inner moulding, Cartouche cresting
SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Gilded surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush; avoid chemical cleaning agents, moisture, and direct sunlight to prevent flaking and tarnishing.

Pairing an ornate gilded frame with minimalist modern furniture creates a striking focal point, adding texture, warmth, and a sense of historical contrast to neutral walls.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-carved details, gesso application, oxidation patterns on the silvered mirror plate, and the construction marks on the rear wooden backing boards.

These frames are typically constructed from carved timber or composition material applied over a wood base, finished with gold leaf or gesso gilding, and paired with silvered flat glass plates.

Late Victorian gilt mirrors reflect the eclectic revival styles of the late 19th century, incorporating elements of Baroque, Rococo, and classical design to suit opulent domestic interiors.