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George III Mahogany Fret Mirror

18th century
Description

George III mahogany fret mirror. Shaped cresting board with gilt ho-ho bird. The old glass plate set within a crossgrain moulded frame and inner gilt slip.

Circa. 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Fret Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178503
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7670
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Description
George III mahogany fret mirror. Shaped cresting board with gilt ho-ho bird. The old glass plate set within a crossgrain moulded frame and inner gilt slip.

Circa. 1780

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Fret Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178503
Dealers Internal Ref
7670
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

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Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique George III mahogany wall mirror featuring carved fretwork edges, a gilded slip border, and a gilded bird crest motif at the top.
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Archive I An antique George III mahogany wall mirror featuring carved fretwork edges, a gilded slip border, and a gilded bird crest motif at the top.

George III Mahogany Fret Mirror

Archive II An antique George III mahogany wall mirror featuring carved fretwork edges, a gilded slip border, and a gilded bird crest motif at the top. View II
Archive III An antique George III mahogany wall mirror featuring carved fretwork edges, a gilded slip border, and a gilded bird crest motif at the top. View III
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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An antique George III mahogany wall mirror featuring carved fretwork edges, a gilded slip border, and a gilded bird crest motif at the top.
George III mahogany fret mirror
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An antique George III mahogany wall mirror featuring carved fretwork edges, a gilded slip border, and a gilded bird crest motif at the top.
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George III fret mirrors, produced in 18th-century Britain, feature decorative fretwork frames carved from mahogany, influenced by Chippendale designs and often embellished with parcel-gilt details like crested birds.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using mahogany veneers over pine or oak substrates, featuring hand-cut fretwork contours, gilt slip borders, and silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-sawn fretwork with subtle irregularities, hand-carved gilt details, original timber backboards secured with hand-forged tacks, and light foxing on the glass.

Position the mirror above a console table or mantelpiece to create a balanced focal point, allowing the warm mahogany tone to contrast against contemporary neutral or dark paint schemes.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to the timber, avoiding liquid cleaners near the gilt slip or silvered mirror glass.
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