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A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Elegantly Simple Giltwood Mirrors
Yeats Country Antiques
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Yeats Country Antiques

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A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Elegantly Simple Giltwood Mirrors

19th century
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A very rare pair of 19th Century elegantly simple, giltwood overmantel mirrors of exceptional quality and which can be hung in both the landscape and portrait formats. The shaped mirror glass plate of rectangular form with curved corners is set within a finely hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame exquisitely detailed throughout with a band of richly scrolling foliate motif detail.

This fabulous pair can be hung in both the landscape or portrait formats.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
86.3cm (33.98")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors to the 19th Century.

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SA1176943
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A4063
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Description
A very rare pair of 19th Century elegantly simple, giltwood overmantel mirrors of exceptional quality and which can be hung in both the landscape and portrait formats. The shaped mirror glass plate of rectangular form with curved corners is set within a finely hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame exquisitely detailed throughout with a band of richly scrolling foliate motif detail.

This fabulous pair can be hung in both the landscape or portrait formats.

Height
108.5cm (42.72")
Width
86.3cm (33.98")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated these 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176943
Dealers Internal Ref
A4063
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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A pair of 19th-century rectangular giltwood mirrors featuring softly rounded corners and narrow moulded borders.
A Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Elegantly Simple Giltwood Mirrors
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A 19th-century giltwood mirror features a carved wooden frame coated in gesso and finished with thin layers of gold leaf. During this era, particularly in French Louis Philippe and Victorian designs, frames favoured clean moulded profiles with rounded top corners and subtle decorative rims.

Frames from this period were crafted from softwoods or hardwoods, sealed with chalk-based gesso, and coated with a coloured clay bole before genuine gold leaf was hand-applied. The mirror plates were backed with silvering or mercury compounds, which age naturally over time.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-carved rear timber backboards, visible jointing, and subtle wear where the underlying clay bole shows through thin areas of gilding. The glass often exhibits minor oxidation, light foxing, or slight surface waviness consistent with historical manufacturing methods.

A matching pair of giltwood mirrors works exceptionally well placed symmetrically above twin bedside tables, flanking a central fireplace, or positioned side by side over a dining room sideboard. The metallic surface adds warmth and contrasts effectively with contemporary neutral walls.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft feather duster or a soft-bristled artist brush, avoiding water or chemical polishes which can dissolve water gilding. The glass should be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth, taking care to prevent liquid from running into the surrounding frame.
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