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Antique C.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames
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Antique C.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 October 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Antique c.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-Height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Gold Frames

This is an Antique c.1910 pair of large gilt full-length dressing wall mirrors. Their classical design allows them to be used in an entrance hall or as statement mirrors in a living or dining room.

Craftsmanship & Design:

Crafted in the early 20th century

Giltwood frames with all-wood construction, structurally sound with no loose joints

Gilt finish with historic refinishing and later sympathetic touch-ups

Bevel-edge mirror glass in good antique condition, showing light oxidation, speckles/flecks, and minor age-related imperfections consistent with the period

No evidence of woodworm

Dimensions (Each Mirror):

Overall: 141cm (H) x 41cm (W) x 6cm (D)

Visible Mirror Area: 128cm (H) x 26cm (W)

Condition Report:

Presented in good antique condition. The frames display expected age-related character, including light surface wear, minor marks, small repairs, and slight decorative losses, consistent with early 20th-century construction.

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8752

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A rare opportunity to acquire an Antique c.1910 pair of large gilt full-height dressing wall mirrors, suitable for use in period or modern interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Pair of Gilt Mirrors to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162948
Dealers Internal Reference
8752
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-Height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Gold Frames

This is an Antique c.1910 pair of large gilt full-length dressing wall mirrors.

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Their classical design allows them to be used in an entrance hall or as statement mirrors in a living or dining room.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A pair of tall, rectangular dressing wall mirrors featuring ornate carved gilt frames with arched top details.
fig 1. Antique C.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames

Craftsmanship & Design:

Crafted in the early 20th century

Giltwood frames with all-wood construction, structurally sound with no loose joints

Gilt finish with historic refinishing and later sympathetic touch-ups

fig 2. A pair of tall, rectangular dressing wall mirrors featuring ornate carved gilt frames with arched top details.
fig 2. Antique C.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames

Bevel-edge mirror glass in good antique condition, showing light oxidation, speckles/flecks, and minor age-related imperfections consistent with the period

No evidence of woodworm

Dimensions (Each Mirror):

fig 3. A pair of tall, rectangular dressing wall mirrors featuring ornate carved gilt frames with arched top details.
fig 3. Antique C.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames

Overall: 141cm (H) x 41cm (W) x 6cm (D)

Visible Mirror Area: 128cm (H) x 26cm (W)

Condition Report:

Presented in good antique condition. The frames display expected age-related character, including light surface wear, minor marks, small repairs, and slight decorative losses, consistent with early 20th-century construction.

fig 4. A pair of tall, rectangular dressing wall mirrors featuring ornate carved gilt frames with arched top details.
fig 4. Antique C.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames

Additional Information:

Stock Number: 8752

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available – please provide your full address for a quote

A rare opportunity to acquire an Antique c.1910 pair of large gilt full-height dressing wall mirrors, suitable for use in period or modern interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Pair of Gilt Mirrors to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162948
Dealers Internal Ref
8752
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A pair of tall, rectangular dressing wall mirrors featuring ornate carved gilt frames with arched top details.
Antique c.1910 Pair of Large Gilt Full-Height Dressing Wall Mirrors – Ornate Vintage Gold Frames
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved acanthus leaves, Arched top cornices, Gilded finish

Gilt mirrors gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries in European royal courts, where gold-leafed frames demonstrated craftsmanship and reflected candlelight to illuminate dark rooms. By the Edwardian era, full-height variations became popular in grand dressing rooms and hallways to maximise natural light.

Traditional gilt frames are constructed from carved timber, typically pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, finished with applied gold leaf or metallic powder. Artisans used meticulous layering techniques, including bole undercoats, to achieve a rich, enduring metallic sheen.

Authentic pieces often exhibit subtle signs of age such as foxing on the glass, hand-carved joinery, and the use of early mirror-backing materials. Examination of the frame construction and the application method of the gilt finish helps verify period manufacturing techniques.

Placing tall mirrors opposite large windows enhances spatial depth and diffuses natural light throughout a room. Pairing ornate antique frames with minimalist modern furniture creates a balanced contrast that highlights the craftsmanship of the piece.

Maintenance requires avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and moisture on both the frame and the glass. Dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth protects the delicate gold leaf finish from abrasion and deterioration.
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