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Chip Carved Mirror
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

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Chip Carved Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine early Twentieth century chip carved Walnut mirror.

Very much in the Caithness style.

Excellent condition, 49 × 39cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Chip Carved Wall Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192030
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A fine early Twentieth century chip carved Walnut mirror.

Very much in the Caithness style.

Excellent condition, 49 × 39cm.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Chip Carved Wall Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192030
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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An oval wall mirror featuring a dark brown wooden frame decorated with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns.
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Archive I An oval wall mirror featuring a dark brown wooden frame decorated with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns.

Chip carved mirror

Archive II An oval wall mirror featuring a dark brown wooden frame decorated with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns. View II
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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An oval wall mirror featuring a dark brown wooden frame decorated with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns.
Chip carved mirror
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An oval wall mirror featuring a dark brown wooden frame decorated with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns.
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FAQs

Chip carving is a traditional woodworking technique where small chips of timber are removed using chisels to create geometric patterns, such as rosettes and starbursts, commonly associated with Arts and Crafts and folk art traditions.

These mirrors were typically crafted from dense hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, paired with hand-cut mirrored glass plates secured into carved frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible hand-tool marks in the carved recesses, natural patination within the grooves, period-appropriate backing boards, and slight age-related foxing to the glass.

An oval chip-carved mirror works well when mounted above a hallway console table, positioned over a fireplace mantelpiece, or integrated into an eclectic gallery wall.

Dust the detailed carving regularly using a soft dry brush, apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the wood finish, and clean the mirror glass with a damp cloth without allowing moisture to seep into the wooden frame.
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