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A Pair of Large Gothic Revival Mirrors
Chapel Antiques
for sale €3,861     $4,191
£3,300

Chapel Antiques

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A Pair of Large Gothic Revival Mirrors

19th century
For Sale by Chapel Antiques
Description

A very impressive and decorative pair of arched mirrors. Originally had canvas stretched over the front they have had antiqued mirrors inserted.The original structure of the mirrors are still visible giving them a unique look. The framework is pine with the original paintwork still showing.They are very sturdy with a strong backboards so can be hung very easily. The antiqued mirror can be replaced with clear mirror if preferered.They lend themselves to a period or contemporary interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Chapel Antiques has dated these Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors to the 19th Century.

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SA1156521
Description
A very impressive and decorative pair of arched mirrors. Originally had canvas stretched over the front they have had antiqued mirrors inserted.The original structure of the mirrors are still visible giving them a unique look. The framework is pine with the original paintwork still showing.They are very sturdy with a strong backboards so can be hung very easily. The antiqued mirror can be replaced with clear mirror if preferered.They lend themselves to a period or contemporary interior.
Height
216cm (85.04")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Chapel Antiques has dated these Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors to the 19th Century.

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SA1156521
Chapel Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011
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A pair of large Gothic Revival wall mirrors featuring pointed arched wooden frames with dark distressed paint and paneled mirror glass with foxing.
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Archive I A pair of large Gothic Revival wall mirrors featuring pointed arched wooden frames with dark distressed paint and paneled mirror glass with foxing.

A Pair of Large Gothic Revival Mirrors

Archive II A pair of large Gothic Revival wall mirrors featuring pointed arched wooden frames with dark distressed paint and paneled mirror glass with foxing. View II
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Chapel Antiques
Telephone 01749 675 956 or 07814 686 424
Location
The Old Chapel
Wookey Hole
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1BP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chapel
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 25
Items Sold 71
Chapel Antiques
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Location: The Old Chapel, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BP, United Kingdom
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A pair of large Gothic Revival wall mirrors featuring pointed arched wooden frames with dark distressed paint and paneled mirror glass with foxing.
A Pair of Large Gothic revival Mirrors
Ref: SA1156521
A pair of large Gothic Revival wall mirrors featuring pointed arched wooden frames with dark distressed paint and paneled mirror glass with foxing.
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Gothic Revival design emerged in mid-eighteenth century Britain and gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era. The style drew inspiration from medieval ecclesiastical architecture, incorporating elements such as lancet arches, trefoils, and geometric tracery into domestic furnishings and decorative arts.

Frames were typically crafted from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or painted pine, often decorated with hand-carved detailing. The glass plates were historically silvered using mercury or silver nitrate compositions, which desilver and oxidise over time to create a characteristic foxed appearance.

Authentic period examples feature traditional joinery, such as mortise and tenon construction, along with hand-carved architectural moldings. The backboards often show hand-sawn timber panels, and the glass exhibits natural distress, desilvering, and unevenness typical of historical mirror production.

A pair of architectural arch mirrors can be mounted above a sideboard or console table to create symmetry and depth. They are also effective positioned on opposite sides of a hallway or leaned against a focal wall to reflect natural light and introduce strong geometric lines.

Dust frames regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners that could strip historic paint layers. Clean the glass with a slightly damp cloth without spraying liquids directly onto the glass edges, as moisture can cause further deterioration of the silver backing.
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