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18th C Giltwood Oval Mirror - Robert Adam Manner
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18th C Giltwood Oval Mirror - Robert Adam Manner

18th century
Sold 11 May 2026 · William James Antiques
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A beautiful 18th century giltwood and gesso wall mirror. Having a delicate beaded slip with a moulded oval surround, surmounted by a neoclassical urn with trailing leaves. Retaining the richly patinated water gilding with a good colour and lustre. The original mirror plate with a highly foxed reflection. Rare survivor, English, Circa 1775.

Dimensions: Height: 105.5 cm - 41 1/2 Inches, Width: 44.5 cm - 17 1/2 Inches, Depth: 5 cm - 2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Georgian Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162961
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A beautiful 18th century giltwood and gesso wall mirror.
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Having a delicate beaded slip with a moulded oval surround, surmounted by a neoclassical urn with trailing leaves.
William James Antiques

Retaining the richly patinated water gilding with a good colour and lustre. The original mirror plate with a highly foxed reflection. Rare survivor, English, Circa 1775.

Dimensions: Height: 105.5 cm - 41 1/2 Inches, Width: 44.5 cm - 17 1/2 Inches, Depth: 5 cm - 2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Georgian Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162961
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Archive I An 18th-century style oval giltwood wall mirror featuring ornate carved foliate scrolls and a hanging chain against a neutral background. SOLD11 MAY 26

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An 18th-century style oval giltwood wall mirror featuring ornate carved foliate scrolls and a hanging chain against a neutral background.
18th C Giltwood Oval Mirror - Robert Adam Manner
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An 18th-century style oval giltwood wall mirror featuring ornate carved foliate scrolls and a hanging chain against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate scrolls, Urn finial, Beaded sight edge, Hanging chain suspension
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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The Robert Adam style draws heavily on classical antiquity, featuring symmetrical motifs such as urns, husks, paterae, and delicate foliate scrolls inspired by excavations in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

These pieces were typically carved from softwoods such as pine or lime, then coated with multiple layers of gesso. Gold leaf was subsequently applied over a red bole base and burnished to achieve a brilliant metallic lustre.

Authenticity is assessed through the construction of the wooden frame, hand-carved detailing, the presence of genuine water gilding over gesso, and the age-related oxidisation or foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass plate.

An antique giltwood mirror serves as a striking focal point when hung above a minimalist fireplace mantel or contrasted against a dark, moody feature wall to highlight its metallic craftsmanship and classical silhouette.

Giltwood should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations. Dusting must be performed extremely gently with a soft, dry brush or feather duster, avoiding any liquid cleaners or chemical polishes which can strip the delicate gold leaf.
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