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George IV Carved Gilded Mirror by Sir Willian Trotter
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George IV Carved Gilded Mirror by Sir Willian Trotter

19th century
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Circa 1820. A monumental George the IV carved and gilded overmantel mirror probably by ’William Trotter of Edinburgh’ The top centered by a scallop shell with a seated cherub holding swags with lovely foliate carving above the mirror, the frame has every aspect of fine carving including; C-scrolls, S-scrolls, foliate carving, flowers and pierced sections, with sinuous carving from top to bottom, the base two small cherubs with one leg sitting on a scroll. The mirror retains its original back and slip with new mirror plate.

300cm High x 215cm Wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
300cm (118.11")
Width
215cm (84.65")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George IV Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

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Description
Circa 1820. A monumental George the IV carved and gilded overmantel mirror probably by ’William Trotter of Edinburgh’ The top centered by a scallop shell with a seated cherub holding swags with lovely foliate carving above the mirror, the frame has every aspect of fine carving including; C-scrolls, S-scrolls, foliate carving, flowers and pierced sections, with sinuous carving from top to bottom, the base two small cherubs with one leg sitting on a scroll. The mirror retains its original back and slip with new mirror plate.

300cm High x 215cm Wide

Height
300cm (118.11")
Width
215cm (84.65")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George IV Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126628
Dealers Internal Ref
02
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A George IV carved giltwood wall mirror adorned with acanthus scrollwork, floral motifs, and cherub figures around a glass plate.
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Archive I A George IV carved giltwood wall mirror adorned with acanthus scrollwork, floral motifs, and cherub figures around a glass plate.

George IV Carved Gilded Mirror by Sir Willian Trotter

Archive II A George IV carved giltwood wall mirror adorned with acanthus scrollwork, floral motifs, and cherub figures around a glass plate. View II
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A George IV carved giltwood wall mirror adorned with acanthus scrollwork, floral motifs, and cherub figures around a glass plate.
George IV Carved Gilded Mirror by Sir Willian Trotter
Ref: SA1126628
A George IV carved giltwood wall mirror adorned with acanthus scrollwork, floral motifs, and cherub figures around a glass plate.
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George IV giltwood mirrors from the 1820s often feature elaborate Rococo Revival motifs, including acanthus leaf scrollwork, floral festoons, shells, and sculptural figures such as cherubs, executed with detailed wood carving and gilding.

These pieces were typically carved from softwoods such as pine or lime, coated with layers of gesso substrate, coloured bole, and finished with thin sheets of water-gilded or oil-gilded gold leaf around a mirror glass plate.

Authentic period mirrors demonstrate hand-carved construction techniques on the reverse, signs of age-related oxidisation or dark speckling on the glass plate, and natural distress or reddish bole showing through worn areas of gilding.

Position the mirror centrally above a living room mantelpiece or a minimalist hallway console table to create visual focus and maximize light reflection against modern neutral backdrops.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding water, liquid cleaners, or abrasive cloths that can dissolve or strip delicate gesso and gold leaf.
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