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Description

An 18th Century carved giltwood mirror with unusual cornucopia or horns of plenty motifs flanking a basket of leaves and flowers. The carved giltwood is in a lovely faded patinated condition, and with the original old mirror plate. A very smart and decorative example, with unusual decoration.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

127cm (50.00")

Width

73cm (28.74")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1104798

Description

An 18th Century carved giltwood mirror with unusual cornucopia or horns of plenty motifs flanking a basket of leaves and flowers.

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The carved giltwood is in a lovely faded patinated condition, and with the original old mirror plate.

Youlls Antiques

A very smart and decorative example, with unusual decoration.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

127cm (50.00")

Width

73cm (28.74")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1104798

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Youlls Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialPine, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsUrn cresting, Cornucopia carvings, Acanthus leaves, Beaded border
SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Eighteenth-century giltwood mirrors typically feature ornate hand-carved wooden frames coated in thin gold leaf, often displaying classical motifs such as urns, swags, and acanthus leaves reflecting Baroque, Rococo, or Neoclassical design principles.

These pieces are usually constructed from softwoods like pine or hardwoods such as oak and gessoed, layered with gold leaf. Joinery often involves traditional pegged or pinned mortise and tenon corners.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-carved detailing with subtle irregularities, authentic age-related oxidsation on the silvering of the old glass plate, and gesso shrinkage cracks beneath the gold leaf.

Giltwood requires delicate care; dust gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster and strictly avoid water, liquid cleaners, or chemical solvents which can strip the fragile gold leaf.

Such a mirror can serve as a striking focal point above a contemporary minimalist fireplace or console table, creating a deliberate contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern simplicity.