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Description

A fine and elegant pair of gilt oval wall mirrors dating from 1880.

Sizes 102 cm tall x 35 cm wide.

Both retaining their original water/oil gilding (genuine gold leaf), in very nice overall condition.

Both mirror plates have very light, subtle overall foxing.

Original backing boards and hanging plates.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Antique Gilt Oval Mirrors to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181598

Description

A fine and elegant pair of gilt oval wall mirrors dating from 1880.

Sizes 102 cm tall x 35 cm wide.

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Both retaining their original water/oil gilding (genuine gold leaf), in very nice overall condition.

Fine Antique Mirrors

Both mirror plates have very light, subtle overall foxing.

Original backing boards and hanging plates.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Antique Gilt Oval Mirrors to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181598

About the Dealer

Fine Antique Mirrors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Fine Antique Mirrors

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Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGesso, Pine, Glass, Gold Leaf
ColourGold
MotifsRibbon bow crest, Acanthus leaf scroll, Beaded inner moulding, Oval mirror plate
SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 35 cm (14 in)

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Mirrors from this period frequently drew inspiration from earlier French Rococo and Neoclassical designs, characterised by ornate frames, symmetrical or flowing motifs, and formal elegance.

Frames were typically carved from softwoods like pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, then finished with gold leaf or metal leaf gilding applied over a prepared bole layer.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-carved details, foxing or minor oxidation on the original mercury or silvered glass plates, and older timber backing secured with traditional fixings.

Such pieces work effectively when contrasted against minimalist modern walls, positioned above a mantelpiece or console table to reflect light and add architectural interest.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding all water, abrasive cloths, and chemical cleaning agents to prevent damaging the delicate gold leaf finish.