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Large Early 19th Century Gilded Mirror
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Large Early 19th Century Gilded Mirror

19th century
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Large early 19th century hand carved and gilded mirror with intricate carving to the crest. Italian. Later bevelled plate.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08913892
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Red clay showing through the gilding: handling wear to the raised surfaces.
Hand-carved pierced timber cresting: workshop carving rather than cast plaster composition.
Fine shrinkage lines at the mitred corners: natural drying of the timber frame.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130556
Dealers Internal Reference
AF39-435
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
Large early 19th century hand carved and gilded mirror with intricate carving to the crest. Italian. Later bevelled plate.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08913892
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Red clay showing through the gilding: handling wear to the raised surfaces.
Hand-carved pierced timber cresting: workshop carving rather than cast plaster composition.
Fine shrinkage lines at the mitred corners: natural drying of the timber frame.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130556
Dealers Internal Ref
AF39-435
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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An early 19th-century rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring a bevelled glass plate topped with openwork lattice and scrollwork cresting.
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Archive I An early 19th-century rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring a bevelled glass plate topped with openwork lattice and scrollwork cresting.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
Location
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elainephillips
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An early 19th-century rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring a bevelled glass plate topped with openwork lattice and scrollwork cresting.
Large Early 19th century Gilded Mirror
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An early 19th-century rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring a bevelled glass plate topped with openwork lattice and scrollwork cresting.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsLattice cresting, Scrollwork ears, Acanthus leaf details, Bevelled glass
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This large early 19th-century Rococo Revival wall mirror originates from Italy and displays a handcrafted giltwood and gesso construction finished in a rich gold colour. The rectangular frame holds a later bevelled glass plate beneath an ornate cresting of openwork lattice and scrollwork. Acanthus leaf details and side scrollwork ears decorate the upper framework, complementing the hand-carved motifs. Measuring 132 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the piece creates a substantial visual presence on interior walls. In a contemporary home, this mirror works ideally as an impressive focal point hung above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or hallway. The French Chateau design vibe integrates well with traditional or eclectic interior schemes, bringing a sense of antique craftsmanship and reflective warmth to the space. The decorative pierced carving at the top and the sweeping side flourishes enhance the architectural character of the room, offering an authentic period accent for interior styling.

FAQs

Early 19th-century gilded mirrors often feature elements of Regency, Neo-Classical, and Rococo Revival design, characterised by cresting, openwork lattice, floral sprays, and scrollwork frames.

Carved timber frames were coated with gesso, a plaster-like compound, before being sealed with coloured clay known as bole and covered with thin sheets of gold leaf.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit subtle wear revealing the underlying reddish or dark bole, hand-carved joinery on the rear timber backboard, and age-related oxidation on the mirror glass.

A large giltwood mirror functions as a primary focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table, contrasting traditional gilded texture with contemporary wall colours.

Dust the carved gesso and gilded details gently using a dry, soft brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that degrade gold leaf.
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