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Victorian Carved Giltwood Mirror
The Old Yard
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Victorian Carved Giltwood Mirror

19th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
Description

A large and very decorative Victorian Giltwood Mirror.  With a carved Eagle and scrolling decoration, original reeded slip but with a later mirror.

The frame being in original condition with obvious signs of  wear and tear.

Width 75 cm at widest part

Depth 8 cm

Height 102 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129251
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4982
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Description
A large and very decorative Victorian Giltwood Mirror.  With a carved Eagle and scrolling decoration, original reeded slip but with a later mirror.

The frame being in original condition with obvious signs of  wear and tear.

Width 75 cm at widest part

Depth 8 cm

Height 102 cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129251
Dealers Internal Ref
4982
The Old Yard
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A circular carved giltwood convex wall mirror surmounted by a carved eagle crest with spread wings and an acanthus leaf apron.
Victorian Carved Giltwood Mirror
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Convex mirrors gained widespread popularity during the Regency and Victorian eras, often functioning as decorative convex reflectors that allowed occupants to view an entire room from a single vantage point. Surmounted eagle crestings drew heavily upon neoclassical symbolism, representing authority, vigilance, and classical antiquity.

Authentic period mirrors were constructed with hand-carved pine or lime wood frames, coated with layers of gesso and bole before applying fine gold leaf using water gilding techniques. The mirror glass was mounted behind an ebonised reeded wooden slip, framed by molded spherules or ball embellishments.

Authentic examples exhibit natural surface oxidisation, minor wear to the gilding revealing red or grey bole underneath, and hand-carved wood jointing on the reverse. The mirror glass frequently shows light foxing, while the ebonised slip and carved details display subtle irregularities typical of hand craftsman techniques.

A carved giltwood convex mirror serves as a focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or within an entryway. Its warm gold tones complement dark paint schemes, wood paneling, or neutral contemporary backdrops, adding depth and architectural structure.

Avoid liquid glass cleaners or harsh chemical polishes, as moisture can dissolve the underlying water-soluble gesso and damage the delicate gold leaf. Lightly dust the frame using a soft dry camel-hair brush, and clean the glass plate using a damp microfibre cloth without spraying water directly near the wooden frame.
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