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Fine 18th Century English Rococo Giltwood Mirror
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for sale €4,212     $4,572
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Fine 18th Century English Rococo Giltwood Mirror

18th century
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Fine English rococo 18th century giltwood mirror in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
57cm (22.44")
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this English Rococo Giltwood Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1188947
Dealers Internal Reference
S00280
Description
Fine English rococo 18th century giltwood mirror in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this English Rococo Giltwood Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1188947
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century English Rococo wall mirror featuring an intricate carved giltwood frame with C-scrolls and acanthus foliage surrounding an aged glass plate.
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Archive I An 18th-century English Rococo wall mirror featuring an intricate carved giltwood frame with C-scrolls and acanthus foliage surrounding an aged glass plate.

Fine 18th Century English Rococo Giltwood Mirror

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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
Location
1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pearselukiesantiques
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century English Rococo wall mirror featuring an intricate carved giltwood frame with C-scrolls and acanthus foliage surrounding an aged glass plate.
Fine 18th century English rococo giltwood mirror
Ref: SA1188947
An 18th-century English Rococo wall mirror featuring an intricate carved giltwood frame with C-scrolls and acanthus foliage surrounding an aged glass plate.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Acanthus foliage, Pierced cresting, Rocaille ornament
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 57 cm (22 in)

This Georgian giltwood mirror exemplifies the 18th-century English rococo style, designed in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. The rectangular piece possesses an intricate, pierced wooden frame finished in gold, decorated with carved C-scrolls, acanthus foliage, and rocaille ornament, surrounding an aged glass plate. The top of the frame features an elaborate scrolling cresting with an openwork design and a prominent central finial, while the bottom edge displays symmetrical foliate mouldings. Signs of age include the darkened, mottled patina across the mercury glass plate and gentle wear to the gilded surface. Measuring 105 cm high by 57 cm wide, the mirror hangs securely on a wall by a suspension wire. It suits placement above a drawing room mantelpiece, in an entrance hall, or over a bedroom console table to reflect natural light.

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English Rococo mirror design from the 18th century is defined by naturalistic and asymmetrical elements, including C-scrolls, acanthus leaves, rockwork motifs, and pierced carved crestings, typically executed in gilded wood.

These mirrors were constructed using hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or lime, coated in chalk gesso, finished with gold leaf gilding, and fitted with mercury-backed glass plates.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit signs of age such as hand-carved joinery marks, layered gesso showing underlying reddish bole under worn gilding, and minor oxification or foxing on the silvering of the original glass.

Positioning an ornate Rococo mirror above a streamlined modern console or fireplace creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary minimalist lines.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or water which can dissolve water gilding and damage historic gesso substrates.
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