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19thc Oval Gilt Mirror
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,024     $1,111
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19thc Oval Gilt Mirror

19th century
Description

19thc Oval Gilt Mirror

With reeded frame

And ribbon moulded carving on frame

And above

30” w x 41” h x 3”d

77cm x 104cm x 8cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Oval Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127322
Dealers Internal Reference
6224
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc Oval Gilt Mirror

With reeded frame

And ribbon moulded carving on frame

And above

30” w x 41” h x 3”d

77cm x 104cm x 8cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Oval Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127322
Dealers Internal Ref
6224
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded wood frame carved with a ribbon twist motif and a top bow crest.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded wood frame carved with a ribbon twist motif and a top bow crest.

19thc Oval Gilt Mirror

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 2,027
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded wood frame carved with a ribbon twist motif and a top bow crest.
19thc Oval Gilt Mirror
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A nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded wood frame carved with a ribbon twist motif and a top bow crest.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon crest, Reeded frame, Ribbon twist moulding
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century wall mirror brings Neoclassical style to an interior, executed in giltwood, gesso, and glass with a bright gold finish. The vertical oval plate sits inside a reeded frame ornamented with carved ribbon twist moulding, topped by a prominent carved ribbon bow crest. It measures 104 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living space, or hallway, the piece reflects light while adding period character to a wall. The construction combines moulded timber and gilded surfaces with sculptural relief detailing at the top and sides, echoing French Chateau design sensibilities.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century oval gilt mirrors are characterised by their oval frames crafted from timber and decorative gesso, finished with applied gold leaf. They frequently incorporate Neoclassical decorative elements such as ribbon bows, reeded borders, and floral garlands reflecting French and British design influences of the period.

These mirrors were constructed using carved wood frames coated in gessoa smooth mixture of chalk and animal gluebefore thin sheets of gold leaf were applied to the surface. The reflective glass in nineteenth-century examples was typically silvered or mercury-gilded plate glass.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as slight oxidisation or foxing on the glass, natural rubbing to the gilt surface revealing the underlying red or grey clay bole, and hand-cut timber backing boards.

Positioning an oval gilt mirror above a hallway console, fireplace mantelpiece, or dining room sideboard creates a focal point. The reflective surface introduces light while the metallic gold tone complements both neutral palettes and dark wall colours.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding liquid or chemical cleaners which can dissolve gesso and gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water, ensuring moisture does not seep into the frame edges.
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