Name: A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Hour Glass Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1139680
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 1 December 2025 · Cleall Antiques

This “Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Hour Glass Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt hour glass Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 30 cm wide at bottom

1metre 11 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Hourglass Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

132cm (51.97")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1139680

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt hour glass Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 30 cm wide at bottom

1metre 11 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Hourglass Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

132cm (51.97")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1139680

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsHourglass silhouette, Gilded finish, Moulded gesso detailing, Curved arch top
SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century gilt mirrors reflect the height of decorative arts craftsmanship, often featuring hand-carved wooden frames finished with layered gesso and gold leaf to project light and opulence in formal rooms.

Authentic period pieces typically utilise a solid softwood or hardwood base covered in a fine layer of gesso, which is intricately carved or moulded before being water-gilded or oil-gilded with genuine metal leaf.

Authenticity is determined by examining the backboards, hand-beveled or uneven glass characteristics, signs of natural oxidisation, and the crazing or micro-cracking of the underlying gesso layer over time.

Placing a large gilded mirror opposite a window maximises natural light, while contrasting its ornate traditional frame against minimalist or industrial surroundings creates a balanced, sophisticated focal point.

Preservation requires avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and excessive moisture; instead, dust gently with a soft dry feather duster and protect the fragile gilt finish from direct, intense sunlight.