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19th C Florentine Mirror
Borwick Studio
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19th C Florentine Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Borwick Studio
Description

Small but very beautiful. This little gem is a 19th Century mirror plate mounted in its original hand carved frame.

A rare piece. The thick mirror plate exhibits a couple of mild oxidation spots as commensurate with age, however the the reflective plate is in superb condition given the age.

The frame is hand carved and guilted in a Baroque fashion.

All in all a fantastic and genuine antique with no damage.

Dimensions 30 x 35 cm

Sure to look great in any home environment, be it traditional period or contemporary

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Borwick Studio has dated this Antique Florentine Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1156849
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BSF131
Description
Small but very beautiful. This little gem is a 19th Century mirror plate mounted in its original hand carved frame.

A rare piece.

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The thick mirror plate exhibits a couple of mild oxidation spots as commensurate with age, however the the reflective plate is in superb condition given the age.
Borwick Studio
fig 1. A 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring an ornate, pierced giltwood frame decorated with openwork scrollwork and shell carving.
fig 1. 19th C Florentine Mirror

The frame is hand carved and guilted in a Baroque fashion.

All in all a fantastic and genuine antique with no damage.

Dimensions 30 x 35 cm

Sure to look great in any home environment, be it traditional period or contemporary

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Borwick Studio has dated this Antique Florentine Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156849
Dealers Internal Ref
BSF131
Borwick Studio
Borwick Studio
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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A 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring an ornate, pierced giltwood frame decorated with openwork scrollwork and shell carving.
19th C Florentine Mirror
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Florentine style mirrors are characterised by deeply carved, openwork wood frames featuring elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and shell motifs. Originating in Florence, Italy, these frames are traditional wood turnings finished with water gilding or oil gilding.

Traditional Florentine frames are carved from softwoods such as pine or lime wood, coated with gesso, and layered with bole before gold leaf is applied. The mirror element typically consists of silvered glass plates set into the hand-carved surround.

Authentic period giltwood frames often show natural age-related wear, including dark reddish-brown bole showing through worn gold leaf, known as rub-through. The reverse side typically exhibits hand-sawn timber backing, square nails, and evidence of hand carving rather than molded resin.

A carved gilt mirror serves as a focal point when placed above a minimalist sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. The detailed gold frame provides visual contrast against plain dark or neutral painted walls in modern or traditional spaces.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent lifting fragile gold leaf. Water, liquid cleaners, and abrasive cloths should be avoided, as moisture dissolves the underlying gesso foundation.
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