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Large Georgian Antique Carved & Gilt Wall Mirror
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Large Georgian Antique Carved & Gilt Wall Mirror

18th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Large Georgian Antique Carved & Gilt Wall Mirror

A lovely large English late 18th century antique gilt carved mirror, a decorative ornate model in very good condition. Complete with the original mirror plate and original pine boarded back. Some slight foxing to the original mirror plate. English and dat8ing to around 1800. Can be hung both ways.

Dimensions

Height: 87cm (34.52")

Width: 97cm (38.49")

Depth: 4cm (1.59")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Gilt Wall Mirror to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1129244
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Large Georgian Antique Carved & Gilt Wall Mirror
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A lovely large English late 18th century antique gilt carved mirror, a decorative ornate model in very good condition.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Complete with the original mirror plate and original pine boarded back. Some slight foxing to the original mirror plate. English and dat8ing to around 1800. Can be hung both ways.

Dimensions

Height: 87cm (34.52")

Width: 97cm (38.49")

Depth: 4cm (1.59")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Gilt Wall Mirror to the Georgian era.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129244
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular Georgian gilt wall mirror featuring an ornate, heavily carved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf.
Large Georgian Antique Carved & Gilt Wall Mirror
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A rectangular Georgian gilt wall mirror featuring an ornate, heavily carved wooden frame finished in distressed gold leaf.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Acanthus leaves, Beaded molding, Asymmetrical cartouche
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

A Georgian gilt wall mirror is a looking glass produced during the Georgian era (1714 to 1830), characterised by a carved wooden frame finished with gold leaf or gesso.

These mirrors typically feature hand-carved softwood or pine frames, coated in gesso and water-gilded with genuine gold leaf over a red bole base, holding original mercury or silvered sheet glass.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-carved joinery, the presence of aged gesso shrinkage cracks, hand-beveled glass with natural foxing or oxidisation, and the type of backboards used.

Placing an antique gilt mirror in a contemporary room creates a focal point that contrasts textures, often hung above a minimalist mantelpiece or console table to reflect light and add historical depth.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent gesso cracking, and cleaning the glass gently with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth without touching the delicate gold leaf.
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