A 19th Century Gothic Carved Oak Mirror

The Oak mirror frame is 6” wide and carved in the gothic style typical of this time

The heavy bevelled glass mirror has a wonderful sparkle, all in good condition

The mirror is 27” high, 54” wide and 2” deep

TAW73

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Gothic Carved Oak Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1159959

Dealers Internal Reference

TAW73

Description

A 19th Century Gothic Carved Oak Mirror

The Oak mirror frame is 6” wide and carved in the gothic style typical of this time

The heavy bevelled glass mirror has a wonderful sparkle, all in good condition

The mirror is 27” high, 54” wide and 2” deep

TAW73

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gothic Carved Oak Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1159959

Dealers Internal Ref

TAW73

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Elmgarden

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

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Telephone 07768 997 907

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Hampshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden

Verified Since Feb 2010

Items For Sale 899

Items Sold 5,333

Elmgarden

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Gothic Revival mirrors from the nineteenth century are characterized by architectural elements drawn from medieval design, including pointed arches, tracery, heavy mouldings, and deeply carved foliate patterns rendered in dark woods like oak.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using solid oak or walnut for the framework, often treated with dark stains or varnishes, framing mercury-amalgam or silvered glass plates.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carved joinery, hand-planed timber backboards, natural oxidisation on the wood surface, and slight irregularities or foxing within the original mirror glass.

A large dark oak mirror provides strong architectural structure when positioned above a fireplace mantel or modern sideboard, contrasting effectively against light neutral paintwork or contemporary plaster finishes.

The carved wooden frame should be dusted regularly with a soft dry brush and treated periodically with beeswax polish, avoiding liquid glass cleaners on the wood surface to prevent timber damage.