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Stunnng Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Stunnng Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror

19th century
Description

A super English Victorian gilt oval wall mirror with leaf and berry detailing, bevelled edged mirror, in overall great original condition..

37" high

27" wide

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE TO SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1880s.

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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Description
A super English Victorian gilt oval wall mirror with leaf and berry detailing, bevelled edged mirror, in overall great original condition..

37" high

27" wide

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE TO SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. An oval wall mirror featuring a gilded carved wood frame adorned with acanthus leaves and a floral crest top motif.
fig 1. Stunnng Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094896
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 570
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An oval wall mirror featuring a gilded carved wood frame adorned with acanthus leaves and a floral crest top motif.
Stunnng Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror
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A Victorian gilt oval mirror is a 19th-century reflective wall piece featuring an elliptical wooden frame layered with gesso and gold leaf embellishments. These mirrors frequently display ornate carved decoration, including scrollwork, acanthus foliage, and floral crestings.

The frames were constructed from softwoods or hardwoods, coated with gesso, and meticulously finished with water or oil gilding using thin gold leaf. The glass plates were typically silvered, resulting in a distinct visual depth and minor age-related foxing.

Authentic period frames feature hand-carved joinery, plaster composition details over carved wood bases, and natural wear patterns where red or grey clay bole shows through rubbed gold leaf. The rear of the frame often reveals hand-sawn wooden backing boards and original metal fixings.

Positioning a gilded oval mirror above a modern sideboard or fireplace mantel creates a balanced focal point by contrasting elaborate historic textures with clean contemporary lines. The metallic finish reflects ambient light, visual scale, and surrounding room features.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent damaging delicate gold leaf detailing. Avoid liquid cleaners or damp cloths on the giltwood, as moisture degrades water-gilded gesso bases.
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