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Regency Giltwood Triptych Mirror
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Regency Giltwood Triptych Mirror

19th century
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An early 19th century Regency giltwood and gesso overmantle mirror. The mirror having ball finials to the frame above a relief-decorated panel depicting winged cherubs and a lion-drawn chariot. Three bevelled glass plates below with ebonised reeded slips flanked by reeded pillar supports.

Measures approx. 92cm x 142cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1170743
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Description
An early 19th century Regency giltwood and gesso overmantle mirror.
The mirror having ball finials to the frame above a relief-decorated panel depicting winged cherubs and a lion-drawn chariot.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Three bevelled glass plates below with ebonised reeded slips flanked by reeded pillar supports.

Measures approx. 92cm x 142cm

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170743
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A Regency giltwood triptych overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze, Corinthian pilasters, and three mirror plates framed with ebonised slips.
Regency giltwood triptych mirror
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A Regency giltwood triptych overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze, Corinthian pilasters, and three mirror plates framed with ebonised slips.
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A Regency overmantel mirror is a horizontal wall mirror produced during the early 19th century in Britain, designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. These pieces feature Neoclassical architectural elements, such as fluted columns, ball cornices, and decorative relief friezes inspired by ancient Greek and Roman motifs.

Regency giltwood mirrors were typically constructed using carved pine or lime wood coated with gesso and gold leaf. Decorative relief panels often utilised molded plaster or composition material, while the inner mirror surrounds frequently incorporated contrasting ebonised timber or reeded slips.

Authentic Regency mirrors exhibit hand-carved wood structures with water-gilded finishes showing natural wear and reddish-clay bole undertones. Original glass plates often feature mercury silvering with light foxing, while the backboards typically consist of dark, hand-sawn timber panels secured with period nails.

A Regency overmantel mirror can be mounted above a contemporary fireplace or positioned on a focal wall above a modern sideboard to create visual contrast. The rich metallic gilded surface pairs effectively with dark paint schemes or neutral plaster finishes to anchor a living room or hallway.

Giltwood frames should be gently dusted using a soft, dry squirrel-hair brush to prevent lifting the delicate gold leaf. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or commercial polishes, as moisture can dissolve the water-soluble gesso ground beneath the gilding.
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