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Large Victorian Oval Gilt Mirror
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Large Victorian Oval Gilt Mirror

19th century
Sold 21 August 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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An elegant large antique Victorian oval gilt wall mirror, in nicely aged gilt gesso frame dating from circa 1890. With bevelled mirror, the cushion moulded frame with raised naturalistic trailing vines. In water gilt and gesso frame with good age and wear with the clay/gesso showing through in lots of places. A good size, could be used as a bedroom or hall mirror or as an over mantle mirror above a fireplace. Complete with hanging chain for portrait, which can be changed to hang in landscape.

Construction/Wood:

Gilt and gesso

Condition Report:

Good original condition, aged gilt frame with some small but solid splits to the gesso. A few small marks to the mirror plate. Back board has been replaced at some point.

Dimensions:

Frame Width: 65cm

Frame Height: 90cm

Mirror Depth: 4cm

Mirror Plate: 80cm x 53cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Oval Gilt Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160147
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An elegant large antique Victorian oval gilt wall mirror, in nicely aged gilt gesso frame dating from circa 1890. With bevelled mirror, the cushion moulded frame with raised naturalistic trailing vines.
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In water gilt and gesso frame with good age and wear with the clay/gesso showing through in lots of places.
Antique Furniture Direct

A good size, could be used as a bedroom or hall mirror or as an over mantle mirror above a fireplace. Complete with hanging chain for portrait, which can be changed to hang in landscape.

fig 1. A large oval Victorian wall mirror featuring an ornate gilded frame with classical relief details.
fig 1. Large Victorian Oval Gilt Mirror

Construction/Wood:

Gilt and gesso

Condition Report:

Good original condition, aged gilt frame with some small but solid splits to the gesso. A few small marks to the mirror plate. Back board has been replaced at some point.

Dimensions:

Frame Width: 65cm

Frame Height: 90cm

Mirror Depth: 4cm

Mirror Plate: 80cm x 53cm

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Oval Gilt Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160147
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A large oval Victorian wall mirror featuring an ornate gilded frame with classical relief details.
Large Victorian Oval Gilt Mirror
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A large oval Victorian wall mirror featuring an ornate gilded frame with classical relief details.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGesso, Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOval plate, Moulded frame, Gilded finish, Relief decoration
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Victorian mirrors often feature eclectic revivals of classical, rococo, or gothic motifs, characterised by ornate gesso frames, deep mouldings, and substantial proportions that reflect the industrial manufacturing capabilities and aesthetic tastes of the 19th century.

Traditional gilt mirrors are typically constructed from a carved wood or composition gesso base over pine, built with joined corners. The surface is then treated with bole and water-gilded or oil-gilded with thin sheets of genuine gold leaf or metal leaf.

Authentic pieces often display age-related oxidation, foxing, or slight imperfections in the glass plate. The frame construction typically shows hand-carved details or moulded composition work with period-appropriate fixings and aged backing boards.

Positioning a grand gilt mirror in a modern setting creates a striking focal point by contrasting ornate historical craftsmanship with minimalist architecture and clean-lined contemporary furnishings.

Gilded surfaces are extremely delicate and should only be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush without chemical cleaners. The glass can be cleaned sparingly with a microfibre cloth and a neutral glass cleaner, taking care to avoid contact with the fragile frame.
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