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Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian
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Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian

19th century
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This is a small antique vanity mirror. An English, gilt gesso hallway mirror in neo-classical taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Delightful mid Victorian mirror with a distinctive appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina with light foxing to glass

Gilt gesso frame with warm golden hues and dark staining to centre

Neo-classical in form, with accents in a Gothic Revival taste

Bevelled mirror plate presents a bright reflection

Dressed with a brass mounting loop for ease of hanging

Rear presented in original manner with aged paper covering

This is an appealing antique vanity mirror, with a charming visual appeal and original presentation Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 23cm (9'')

Mirror Plate Height: 33cm (13'')

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Our Ref: 24993

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116121
Dealers Internal Reference
24993
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Description
This is a small antique vanity mirror.
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An English, gilt gesso hallway mirror in neo-classical taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
London Fine Antiques

Delightful mid Victorian mirror with a distinctive appearance

fig 1. A small rectangular antique Victorian wall mirror featuring a gilt gesso frame with stepped corners, beaded moulding, dark brown panelling, and a bevelled mirror plate.
fig 1. Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina with light foxing to glass

Gilt gesso frame with warm golden hues and dark staining to centre

Neo-classical in form, with accents in a Gothic Revival taste

Bevelled mirror plate presents a bright reflection

fig 2. A small rectangular antique Victorian wall mirror featuring a gilt gesso frame with stepped corners, beaded moulding, dark brown panelling, and a bevelled mirror plate.
fig 2. Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian

Dressed with a brass mounting loop for ease of hanging

Rear presented in original manner with aged paper covering

This is an appealing antique vanity mirror, with a charming visual appeal and original presentation Delivered ready to display.

fig 3. A small rectangular antique Victorian wall mirror featuring a gilt gesso frame with stepped corners, beaded moulding, dark brown panelling, and a bevelled mirror plate.
fig 3. Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')

Max Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 23cm (9'')

Mirror Plate Height: 33cm (13'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. A small rectangular antique Victorian wall mirror featuring a gilt gesso frame with stepped corners, beaded moulding, dark brown panelling, and a bevelled mirror plate.
fig 4. Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24993

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116121
Dealers Internal Ref
24993
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A small rectangular antique Victorian wall mirror featuring a gilt gesso frame with stepped corners, beaded moulding, dark brown panelling, and a bevelled mirror plate.
Small Antique Vanity Mirror, English, Gilt Gesso, Hall, Neoclassical, Victorian
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A small rectangular antique Victorian wall mirror featuring a gilt gesso frame with stepped corners, beaded moulding, dark brown panelling, and a bevelled mirror plate.
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Neoclassical and Victorian wall mirrors are characterized by classical symmetry, architectural mouldings, and decorative surface finishes such as gilding or dark timber staining. Design elements frequently include beaded borders, stepped corners, and hand-bevelled glass plates designed to accentuate ambient light.

Traditional gilt gesso frames were constructed using a softwood or hardwood core covered in gesso, a mixture of chalk and animal glue. Once carved and smoothed, thin sheets of gold leaf were applied over a clay base known as bole, which could then be burnished or aged.

Authentic period mirrors often exhibit slight distortion or mercury spotting on the reflective backing, alongside hand-finished bevelled edges. The reverse of the frame typically shows aged timber backing boards, original hand-forged or early cast hanging hardware, and natural wear to the gilding.

A small gilt mirror works effectively as an accent piece in a narrow hallway, above a cloakroom basin, or incorporated into a gallery wall mix. The contrast between warm gilding and modern minimalist paint finishes adds depth and historical interest to modern homes.

Dust gilt gesso frames lightly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid flaking delicate gold leaf, avoiding water or liquid cleaners entirely on the frame. Clean the glass plate using a damp microfibre cloth, ensuring moisture does not seep behind the frame borders.
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