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Description

A pair of nicely proportioned and unusual antique gilt gesso mirrors dating from 1870.

Both retaining their original water-gilding which has a lovely mellow look.

Original mirror plates, both with light foxing.

Original backing boards.

Sizes to the extremities 116 cm x 39 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Antique Gilt Wood Mirrors to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

116cm (45.67")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1122566

Description

A pair of nicely proportioned and unusual antique gilt gesso mirrors dating from 1870.

Both retaining their original water-gilding which has a lovely mellow look.

Original mirror plates, both with light foxing.

Original backing boards.

Sizes to the extremities 116 cm x 39 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Antique Gilt Wood Mirrors to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

116cm (45.67")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1122566

About the Dealer

Fine Antique Mirrors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Suffolk
United Kingdom

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsScrolled cresting, Beaded inner moulding, Acanthus leaf carvings
SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Victorian mirrors from the 19th century frequently incorporated revivalist motifs, elaborate scrolling foliage, and heavily ornamented gilded frames influenced by earlier French and Classical designs.

These frames were typically constructed from carved softwood or composition ornament applied to a wooden base, then finished with gold leaf or metallic paint over a gesso ground.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved details or aged composition mouldings, genuine mercury or early silvered glass with foxing and oxidation, and hand-planed timber backing boards secured with period fixings.

Pairing these ornate pieces with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a striking textural contrast, while mounting them opposite a window helps maximise natural light in a room.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, abrasive chemicals, and direct sunlight to prevent the fragile gold leaf finish from flaking or fading.