A Regency Gilt Pier Mirror Circa 1820 19th Century

Name: A Regency Gilt Pier Mirror Circa 1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1136339
Price: 490 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsBreakfront cornice, classical relief frieze, turned columns
SizeH 115.5 cm (45 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 140 cm (55 in)

This Regency pier mirror dates from circa 1820 in the Regency style. The piece consists of a rectangular wall mirror crafted from giltwood, gesso, and glass with a gold finish, featuring original water gilding, mercury plate, and an architectural breakfront cornice. A dark ebonised applied classical relief frieze decorates the upper section below the cornice. Turned and reeded columns flank the central mirror glass plate, adding architectural depth to the frame. Visible details include aged distress across the gilded surfaces and dark patina within the classical figures on the frieze. Measuring 115.5 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 140 cm deep, the mirror commands a substantial presence on a wall. In a contemporary interior, this wall mirror suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living room, or hallway. The reflective glass brightens interior spaces while the classical motifs add traditional character to domestic settings. Homeowners can mount the pier mirror securely on a main wall to create a focal point that reflects natural light across the room.

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A Regency pier mirror is an architectural wall mirror dating from the early 19th century, traditionally designed to hang on the wall space or pier between windows. Characterised by Neo-Classical influences, these mirrors often feature gilded wooden frames, column turnings, and decorative friezes.

These mirrors were constructed primarily from carved wood or molded composition gesso over a timber carcass, finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding. The glass original to this era typically consists of mercury-amalgamated plate glass with silvering or mercury backing on the reverse.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as gentle craquelure or wear in the gilding, revealing the reddish clay bole or white gesso beneath. The backboard should show hand-sawn secondary timber with natural oxidisation, and the mirror glass may feature subtle desilvering.

Position the mirror above a dining room sideboard, hallway console table, or between two windows to recreate its traditional architectural placement. The gilded finish provides contrast when set against dark paint tones or contemporary neutral walls.

Avoid liquid glass cleaners or water on the gilded frame, as moisture damages traditional water gilding and gesso. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft pony-hair brush, and clean the glass surface carefully using a lightly dampened microfibre cloth without contacting the gilding.

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