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Early 19th Century Antique Mercury Wall Mirror
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Early 19th Century Antique Mercury Wall Mirror

19th century
Sold 28 October 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Description

Early 19th Century Antique Mercury Wall Mirror

A beautiful early 19th century antique wall mirror that has a decorative pale mirror frame with acanthus motifs to the corners and is complete with the lovely original mercury glass mirror plate. In very good condition and complete with the original pine backboards. Dates to around 1820.

Dimensions

Height: 61cm (24.21")

Width: 51cm (20.24")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mercury Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174687
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Description
Early 19th Century Antique Mercury Wall Mirror
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A beautiful early 19th century antique wall mirror that has a decorative pale mirror frame with acanthus motifs to the corners and is complete with the lovely original mercury glass mirror plate.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In very good condition and complete with the original pine backboards. Dates to around 1820.

Dimensions

Height: 61cm (24.21")

Width: 51cm (20.24")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mercury Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174687
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early 19th-century wall mirror with an off-white painted and gilded wooden frame featuring classical corner rosettes and leaf motifs.
Early 19th Century Antique Mercury Wall Mirror
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An early 19th-century wall mirror with an off-white painted and gilded wooden frame featuring classical corner rosettes and leaf motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Mercury Glass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCorner rosettes, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Beaded moulding
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Early 19th-century mirrors typically feature classical proportions, often incorporating neoclassical motifs such as rosettes, leaf scrolls, and architectural mouldings influenced by the Regency and late Georgian periods.

These frames are traditionally constructed from carved wood, gesso, and plaster, finished with layers of gilders gesso, paint, or gold leaf. The glass plates utilise a tin-mercury amalgam backing process rather than modern aluminium or silver.

Authentic mercury glass often exhibits characteristic dark speckling, foxing, uneven reflection, and minor imperfections beneath the glass surface caused by the degradation of the tin-mercury amalgam over time.

Placing an antique mirror in a modern setting creates a focal point that contrasts sleek modern lines with historic texture, working effectively above a mantelpiece or on a plain wall to enhance natural light.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Cleaning should be done sparingly with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the fragile historic finish.
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