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Imposing Large Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror
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Imposing Large Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror

19th century
Description

This is an impressive hand carved and gilded Italian wall mirror with a fabulous look in super original condition dating from around 1870.

The large mirror has a wonderful scrolling acanthus leaf design with stylish projecting leaf scrolls to the crest, sides and base detail.

The gilding is the original water gilded finish which has a superb rich golden colour and antique patina.

The mirror plate is the original bevelled glass which is in very good, clean useable condition with only some ageing and spotting as can be seen in the photographs.

A very bold and imposing piece of good scale at 122 cms high 105 cms wide and 10 cms deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £70 plus vat to most destinations.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1187232
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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We offer a full money back guarantee if you are not happy for whatever reason within a seven day period as long as the buyer pays for transportation costs.

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This is an impressive hand carved and gilded Italian wall mirror with a fabulous look in super original condition dating from around 1870.
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The large mirror has a wonderful scrolling acanthus leaf design with stylish projecting leaf scrolls to the crest, sides and base detail.
Rams Head Antiques
fig 1. An ornate rectangular Italian giltwood wall mirror framed by deeply carved acanthus leaf scrollwork.
fig 1. Imposing Large Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror

The gilding is the original water gilded finish which has a superb rich golden colour and antique patina.

The mirror plate is the original bevelled glass which is in very good, clean useable condition with only some ageing and spotting as can be seen in the photographs.

A very bold and imposing piece of good scale at 122 cms high 105 cms wide and 10 cms deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £70 plus vat to most destinations.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187232
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
Location
Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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An ornate rectangular Italian giltwood wall mirror framed by deeply carved acanthus leaf scrollwork.
Imposing Large Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror
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Italian Baroque mirrors feature dramatic proportions, deep carving, and dynamic architectural forms. Frames from this movement typically display flowing acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and gilded timber finishes designed to maximize light reflection in interior grand spaces.

Traditional giltwood frames were carved from softwoods or limewood, coated with layers of gesso preparation, and finished using water or oil gilding with thin gold leaf sheets. The reflective surface was completed using hand-blown mercury glass mirror plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks on the timber reverse, traditional lap joints, and red or grey clay bole showing through worn gold leaf. Glass plates from early production periods often show slight distortions, greyish tinting, or natural atmospheric oxidisation.

A large giltwood mirror functions as a focal architectural feature when positioned above a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or console table. Contrasting the intricate carving against clean, contemporary wall textures or minimalist furniture creates balance in modern rooms.

Giltwood frames require gentle dusting with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent lifting delicate gold leaf or flaking aged gesso. Liquid cleaners and moisture must be avoided, as water dissolves traditional gesso adhesives and causes gilding loss.
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