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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09195201
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Red clay bole visible where the gilding has worn on raised details.
Broad pine backboard shows deep natural oxidisation from age.
Cornice with spherule balls: standard Regency architectural design from the early 1800s.
Reeded ebonised slips framing the three bevelled glass plates.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1170743
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Description
An early 19th century Regency giltwood and gesso overmantle mirror.
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09195201
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Red clay bole visible where the gilding has worn on raised details.
Broad pine backboard shows deep natural oxidisation from age.
Cornice with spherule balls: standard Regency architectural design from the early 1800s.
Reeded ebonised slips framing the three bevelled glass plates.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170743
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I 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

Archive II A Regency giltwood triptych overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze, Corinthian pilasters, and three mirror plates framed with ebonised slips. View II
Archive III A Regency giltwood triptych overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze, Corinthian pilasters, and three mirror plates framed with ebonised slips. View III
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Archive VII A Regency giltwood triptych overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze, Corinthian pilasters, and three mirror plates framed with ebonised slips. View VII
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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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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsClassical chariot frieze, Corinthian pilasters, Spherule cornice, Ebonised reeded slips
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 142 cm (56 in)

This early 19th-century Regency overmantel mirror is fashioned from giltwood, glass, and composition, presenting a grand gold finish paired with ebonised details. The architectural structure incorporates ball finials along the top cornice, flanking Corinthian pilasters, and reeded pillar supports framing three glass plates with ebonised reeded slips. The upper section carries a classical relief frieze displaying winged cherubs and a lion-drawn chariot alongside figural scenes. Visible signs of age include slight surface wear and minor variations across the gilded and dark surfaces. Measuring 92 cm high by 142 cm wide, this rectangular mirror is suited for placement above a living room or dining room fireplace mantel. It functions as a wall-mounted decorative focal point in traditional and classical interiors, reflecting light across the surrounding space.

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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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