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Stunning 19th Century Gilt Wood Oval Mirror
Rams Head Antiques
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Stunning 19th Century Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

19th century
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This stunning 19th century wall mirror is a really outstanding example of the highest quality with the most exquisite gilding throughout, in perfect condition. The elegant styling of the mirror has a wonderful design of laurel leaf and berries with entwined ribbons all in hand carved wood with its beautiful gilt gesso finish. This has very attractive proportions and is in outstanding condition throughout with no damage or restoration.

Circa 1870

The mirror measures 96 cms by 60 cms overall.

Provenance:

The mirror is from the contents of Corby Castle in Cumbria from the finest selection of decorative pieces to come to the market in recent times.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £70 plus vat to most areas.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Carved Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1193258
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.

Description
This stunning 19th century wall mirror is a really outstanding example of the highest quality with the most exquisite gilding throughout, in perfect condition.
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The elegant styling of the mirror has a wonderful design of laurel leaf and berries with entwined ribbons all in hand carved wood with its beautiful gilt gesso finish.
Rams Head Antiques

This has very attractive proportions and is in outstanding condition throughout with no damage or restoration.

fig 1. A 19th-century oval wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame adorned with laurel leaf garlands and a ribbon bow crest.
fig 1. Stunning 19th Century Gilt Wood Oval Mirror

Circa 1870

The mirror measures 96 cms by 60 cms overall.

Provenance:

The mirror is from the contents of Corby Castle in Cumbria from the finest selection of decorative pieces to come to the market in recent times.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £70 plus vat to most areas.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Carved Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193258
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
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A 19th-century oval wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame adorned with laurel leaf garlands and a ribbon bow crest.
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Nineteenth-century French oval gilt mirrors frequently incorporate Neoclassical motifs such as laurel wreaths, floral garlands, and delicate ribbon bow cresting. Inspired by Louis XVI designs, these frames feature carved wooden structures finished with real gold leaf gilding over a smooth gesso base.

Traditional giltwood mirrors were hand-carved from timber, coated with layers of gesso made from binder and chalk, and refined with detailed carving before applying thin gold leaf. Water gilding or oil gilding techniques were used, creating a distinct luminous surface that aged uniquely over time.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically exhibit natural wear, delicate crazing in the gesso layer, and subtle reddish or grey clay bole showing through worn gold leaf. Inspecting the reverse often reveals hand-cut timber backing boards and historic fixing methods rather than modern materials.

Position an antique gilt oval mirror above a sleek modern console table or a period fireplace mantelpiece to create a focal point. Pairing intricate historical gilding with clean contemporary lines creates a balanced contrast that enhances both modern and traditional schemes.

Dust the carved giltwood frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding liquids or chemical cleaners that dissolve gold leaf and gesso. For the glass, apply glass cleaner onto a soft cloth rather than spraying directly onto the mirror to prevent moisture from seeping into the frame rebate.
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