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A Venetian XVIII Century Silver-leaf Mirror
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for sale €2,282     $2,477
£1,950
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A Venetian XVIII Century Silver-leaf Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

An XVIII Century carved fruitwood Venetian mirror in silver leaf, with the original foxed mercury glass.

c.1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated this Venetian Silver Leaf Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134529
Dealers Internal Reference
ET03456
Dealers Notes

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Description
An XVIII Century carved fruitwood Venetian mirror in silver leaf, with the original foxed mercury glass.

c.1780

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this Venetian Silver Leaf Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134529
Dealers Internal Ref
ET03456
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

Trade Associations

Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century Venetian Rococo carved wooden wall mirror with a silver-leaf finish and floral cresting.
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Archive I An 18th-century Venetian Rococo carved wooden wall mirror with a silver-leaf finish and floral cresting.

A Venetian XVIII Century Silver-leaf Mirror

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Ebury Trading

Ebury Trading
Telephone 0207 881 0881
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Kent
CT17
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Verified Since Aug 2018
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Ebury Trading
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An 18th-century Venetian Rococo carved wooden wall mirror with a silver-leaf finish and floral cresting.
A VENETIAN XVIII CENTURY SILVER-LEAF MIRROR
Ref: SA1134529
An 18th-century Venetian Rococo carved wooden wall mirror with a silver-leaf finish and floral cresting.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVenetian Rococo
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Silver Leaf, Mirror Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBasket of flowers crest, Acanthus leaf carving, Rococo scrollwork, Beaded inner border
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This eighteenth-century Venetian Rococo wall mirror is an authentic carved fruitwood piece finished in silver leaf with original foxed mercury glass. The elaborate frame showcases a basket of flowers crest, intricate acanthus leaf carving, rococo scrollwork, and a beaded inner border. Visible details include delicate openwork scrolls, carved grape clusters on the sides, and slender carved foot elements descending from the lower corners. Measuring 140 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, the mirror functions as a striking decorative focal point. Positioned above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living room, the piece adds period character to contemporary interiors. The reflective silver surfaces and ornate cresting bring texture and reflective depth to wall spaces, pairing well with traditional furnishings or creating a contrasting accent in modern settings.

FAQs

Venetian wall mirrors from the 18th century are defined by elaborate hand-carved wood frames, Rococo scrollwork, ornamental crestings, and silver-leaf gilding that reflects the dramatic theatrical style of Venetian craftsmanship.

These mirrors were built using hand-carved timber frames coated with gesso, over which thin sheets of genuine silver leaf were applied and burnished, surrounding hand-blown glass plates with silvered backings.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit hand-carved structural joinery, natural oxidisation and tarnishing to the silver-leaf finish, and minor irregularities or foxing within the early plate glass.

Mount the mirror above a streamlined console table or mantelpiece to establish a focal point where intricate historical carving provides architectural contrast against minimalist modern walls.

Dust the detailed carving gently with a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, water, or chemical polishes that can degrade the delicate gesso and silver leaf finish.
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