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19th C Pollard Oak Mirror
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19th C Pollard Oak Mirror

19th century
Sold 7 October 2024 · William James Antiques
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A beautiful 19th century Pollard Oak wall mirror with a giltwood slip. Retaining the original mirror plate. Super colour and original finish throughout. English, Circa 1820.

There are remnants of a paper label to the backboard for Freeman, Jeremiah & William & C. Norwich, Norfolk; carvers and gilders, cabinet makers (fl.1792–1851). Their work was seen at the Great Exhibition 1851 and provided frames for both Felbrigg and Blickling Hall, Norfolk.

Dimensions: Height: 72 cm - 28 1/4 Inches, Width: 58 cm - 22 3/4 Inches, Depth: 4.5 cm - 1 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Pollard Oak Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1093205
Description
A beautiful 19th century Pollard Oak wall mirror with a giltwood slip. Retaining the original mirror plate. Super colour and original finish throughout. English, Circa 1820.

There are remnants of a paper label to the backboard for Freeman, Jeremiah & William & C. Norwich, Norfolk; carvers and gilders, cabinet makers (fl.1792–1851).

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Their work was seen at the Great Exhibition 1851 and provided frames for both Felbrigg and Blickling Hall, Norfolk.
William James Antiques

Dimensions: Height: 72 cm - 28 1/4 Inches, Width: 58 cm - 22 3/4 Inches, Depth: 4.5 cm - 1 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Pollard Oak Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1093205
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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19th C Pollard Oak Mirror

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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A rectangular nineteenth-century pollard oak wall mirror featuring a heavily figured wooden frame with mitred corners and an inner gilt slip.
19th C Pollard Oak Mirror
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A rectangular nineteenth-century pollard oak wall mirror featuring a heavily figured wooden frame with mitred corners and an inner gilt slip.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPollard Oak, Glass, Giltwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured wood grain, Mitred corners, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

Pollard oak features distinctive, mottled timber harvested from trees that were periodically pruned back to encourage dense branching, creating highly figured, knotty grain patterns prized by cabinet makers.

These pieces typically utilised fine timber veneers applied to a secondary softwood or hardwood substrate, often incorporating hand-cut mitred joints and inner gilt slips to accent the glass.

Authenticity is indicated by genuine foxing and silvering oxidation on the original mercury or silver-nitrate mirror plate, hand-bevelled edges where applicable, and traditional timber shrinkage cracks beneath French polish finishes.

Positioning the piece against a muted, neutral-toned wall allows the rich, figured grain of the timber to serve as a tactile focal point that bridges traditional and modern aesthetics.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding commercial aerosol polishes, and keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to protect the delicate wood veneer and historical glass.
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