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Large 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror
Shackladys Antiques
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Large 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror

19th century
Description

Large 19th-century giltwood wall mirror of rectangular form, the original mirror plate surrounded by a moulded frame having floral decoration to the corners.

Dimensions

Height 42.5 Inches

Width 75 Inches

Depth 4 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157302
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Description
Large 19th-century giltwood wall mirror of rectangular form, the original mirror plate surrounded by a moulded frame having floral decoration to the corners.

Dimensions

Height 42.5 Inches

Width 75 Inches

Depth 4 Inches

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157302
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Verified Since Jan 2010
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Shackladys Antiques
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A large rectangular 19th-century wall mirror with a carved giltwood frame featuring ornate floral corner spandrels and moulded edges.
Large 19th century giltwood wall mirror
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A large rectangular 19th-century wall mirror with a carved giltwood frame featuring ornate floral corner spandrels and moulded edges.
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During the 19th century, giltwood wall mirrors were crafted with carved wooden frames coated in gesso and decorated with gold leaf. They were designed to reflect candlelight and natural daylight while serving as significant architectural features in reception rooms.

Traditional frames utilized carved softwoods such as pine or lime, coated with layers of white gesso and red clay bole before hand-applying genuine gold leaf. Intricate ornamentations were frequently sculpted using composition material made from linseed oil, resin, and whiting.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle wear to the gold leaf, often revealing the underlying reddish bole or white gesso layer. Additional indicators include original hand-cut backboards, natural silver oxidisation or foxing on the glass, and hand-cut framing joinery.

Positioning a large giltwood mirror above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or resting it against a focal wall adds vertical structure and reflects light across the room. The gilded texture creates visual balance when paired against contemporary paint shades and simple modern furnishings.

Dust the gilded frame lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or dry microfibre duster, avoiding water or liquid cleaning solutions that dissolve water-gilding. Clean the mirror plate carefully with a lightly dampened cloth, ensuring water does not seep under the inner frame edges.
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