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Outstanding French Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror
Rams Head Antiques
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Outstanding French Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

19th century
Description

This stunning 19th century French Rococo wall mirror is a really outstanding example of the highest quality with the most exquisite original water gilding throughout. The elegant styling of the mirror has a wonderful design with scrolling acanthus leaves and floral detail on a trellis background all beautifully hand carved in solid wood.

The frame has its original water gilded finish in perfect condition with a wonderful antique colour.

The mirror has its original good quality plate with a deeply cut bevelled edge to the good shield shape.

It is the original mercury plate with some slight ageing marks and spotting as to be expected with age of the piece.

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

Circa 1870

The mirror is a most imposing size measuring 131 cms by 84cms 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
131cm (51.57")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this French Rococo Giltwood Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193259
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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Description
This stunning 19th century French Rococo wall mirror is a really outstanding example of the highest quality with the most exquisite original water gilding throughout.
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The elegant styling of the mirror has a wonderful design with scrolling acanthus leaves and floral detail on a trellis background all beautifully hand carved in solid wood.
Rams Head Antiques
fig 1. An ornate French Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring asymmetrical scrollwork carving and a gilded gold leaf finish.
fig 1. Outstanding French Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

The frame has its original water gilded finish in perfect condition with a wonderful antique colour.

The mirror has its original good quality plate with a deeply cut bevelled edge to the good shield shape.

fig 2. An ornate French Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring asymmetrical scrollwork carving and a gilded gold leaf finish.
fig 2. Outstanding French Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

It is the original mercury plate with some slight ageing marks and spotting as to be expected with age of the piece.

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

fig 3. An ornate French Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring asymmetrical scrollwork carving and a gilded gold leaf finish.
fig 3. Outstanding French Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

Circa 1870

The mirror is a most imposing size measuring 131 cms by 84cms 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
131cm (51.57")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this French Rococo Giltwood Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193259
Rams Head Antiques
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FAQs

French Rococo mirrors are characterised by fluid, asymmetrical curves, ornate rocaille crests, foliate motifs, and deeply carved gilded wood framing developed during the 18th century.

Traditional giltwood frames were carved from softwoods like pine or lime, coated with multiple layers of smooth gesso, and finished with gold leaf applied using water-gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-carved joinery on the rear timber backboard, natural dark spots or desilvering on the mirror plate, and subtle wear to the gilding exposing red or yellow clay bole underneath.

Positioning an ornate giltwood mirror above a contemporary console table or minimalist fireplace creates a focal point that balances historic detail with clean modern architecture.

Giltwood surfaces should be dusted lightly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding water, solvent cleaners, or damp cloths which can dissolve gesso and detach delicate leafing.
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