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Pair of Italian Gilt Mirrors

19th century
Sold 30 January 2026 · Youlls Antiques
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A period pair of Italian gilt mirrors, all in excellent condition and wonderful colour. Old mirror plates a little distressed in places as expected at this early date. Typical exuberant decoration of acanthus leaves and flower decoration.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this Pair of Gilt Mirrors to the 1800s.

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SA1166341
Description
A period pair of Italian gilt mirrors, all in excellent condition and wonderful colour. Old mirror plates a little distressed in places as expected at this early date. Typical exuberant decoration of acanthus leaves and flower decoration.
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Pair of Gilt Mirrors to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166341
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Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Archive I A pair of matching antique wall mirrors featuring ornate carved wooden frames finished in aged gold leaf. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Italian Gilt Mirrors

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Youlls Antiques

Youlls Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A pair of matching antique wall mirrors featuring ornate carved wooden frames finished in aged gold leaf.
Pair of Italian gilt mirrors
Ref: SA1166341
A pair of matching antique wall mirrors featuring ornate carved wooden frames finished in aged gold leaf.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, Beaded inner border, Scrollwork, Central rosette
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Italian gilt mirrors trace their origins to the master craftsmen of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods, where gold leaf was meticulously applied to carved wooden frames to reflect wealth, status, and artistic mastery.

These pieces are typically constructed from carved softwoods or hardwoods, coated with a layer of gesso, and finished with fine gold leaf applied by hand using traditional water-gilding or oil-gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces often display hand-carved detailing, signs of age such as foxing on the glass, shrinkage cracks in the gesso, and the distinct warmth and wear patterns associated with genuine gold leaf.

They provide a striking focal point when hung symmetrically above a sideboard or mantelpiece, contrasting sharply against minimalist walls to introduce texture, warmth, and historical depth.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate gold leaf, and placing the mirrors away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
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