Adam Revival Gilt Mirror 19th Century

Name: Adam Revival Late 19thc Gilt-gesso Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155073
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleAdam Revival
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsUrn cresting, Swags and garlands, Beaded moulding, Marginal mirror plates
SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian wall mirror belongs to the Adam Revival style, finished in gold with giltwood, gesso, and glass materials. The grand piece displays an ornate cresting of an urn and husk swags, alongside nine bevelled glass plates set within beaded sections. Decorative elements include scrollwork flourishes at the sides and base, along with trailing swag chains suspended from the upper corners. The frame incorporates intricate mouldings and gilded surface details throughout. Measuring 112 cm high by 117 cm wide with a 5 cm depth, the mirror is designed for placement above the mantel in a principal reception room or hallway. It suits formal domestic interiors requiring a classical focal point.

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Adam Revival style, emerging in the late 19th century, draws inspiration from the 18th-century Neoclassical designs of Robert Adam. It is characterised by classical symmetry, delicate proportions, and decorative motifs such as urns, swags, husks, and beaded moulding.

These mirrors feature a wooden frame coated with gessoa smooth paste made of chalk and size. Intricate decorative elements, such as cresting and garlands, were sculpted or cast in composition, then finished with gold leaf using traditional gilding techniques.

Authentic period pieces demonstrate natural wear to the gilded finish, often revealing the red or grey clay bole beneath the surface. Look for period backboards, hand-cut glass plates, subtle oxidisation to the silvering, and original mounting wire or rings.

Positioning an Adam Revival mirror above a fireplace mantel or console table creates a focal point in a modern room scheme. The golden metallic tone provides contrast against dark wall paint or neutral architectural backdrops.

Avoid liquid cleaners, solvents, or water, as moisture dissolves gesso and damages gilding. Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, preserving the original surface patina without abrasive polishing.

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