19thc Mahogany Wall Mirror 1900 - 1920

Name: 19thc Mahogany Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1137354
Price: 360 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleChippendale
MaterialMahogany, Giltwood, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFretwork scrollwork, Gilt bird motif, Gilded inner slip frame, Pierced cresting
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 47 cm (19 in)

This Chippendale style mahogany wall mirror belongs to the 19th-century period. The dark brown wooden frame has pierced fretwork scrollwork edging, a shaped cresting at the top, and a carved gilt bird motif. Inside, a gilded inner slip frame surrounds the rectangular glass mirror plate. Signs of age include visible grain patterns across the timber surface and subtle wear along the gilded edges. The mirror measures 93 cm high and 47 cm wide. Suitable for an English Country House aesthetic, this piece hangs on the wall above the mantel in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. Its traditional proportions allow it to coordinate naturally with period furniture and classic interior decoration schemes.

FAQs

Chippendale style wall mirrors typically feature hand-carved fretwork mahogany frames, pierced scroll cresting, and often include central gilded motifs such as phoenixes, ho-ho birds, or urns.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using dense mahogany veneers over solid timber backings, accompanied by hand-carved giltwood mouldings and silvered glass plates.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-cut fretwork with slight irregularities, dark oxidisation on the timber rear, original gilding wear, and Mercury or early silvering signs on the glass plate.

A mahogany fretwork mirror works well positioned above a hallway console table, positioned above a fireplace mantel, or placed within a gallery wall to introduce warmth and historical contrast.

Dust the fretwork and carved gilding gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet solutions or commercial polishes on gilded areas, while using a lightly dampened cloth solely for the glass.

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19thc Mahogany Wall Mirror