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Large Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror
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Large Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror

18th century
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Antique 18th Century Fretwork Mirror, c.1760

A striking and rare large George II fretwork mirror, crafted in walnut with superb original detail and patina. Dating to around 1760, this exceptional English wall mirror is a fine example of Georgian period craftsmanship, and a rare find in this impressive size.

The mirror features a beautifully shaped cresting board adorned with a giltwood hoho bird, a classic decorative motif of the era. It retains its original mirror glass, which displays charming foxing and sparkle – a highly desirable quality found only in authentic 250+ year-old glass. The glass is set within a gilt slip and finely crossgrain-moulded walnut inner frame.

Complete with its original pine backboards, this antique mirror is in truly original condition, making it a highly decorative and collectible piece.

Whether placed above a fireplace, console table, or as a focal point in a period or contemporary setting, this is a timeless statement mirror with great historical presence.

An elegant antique mirror and a rare collector's item – ideal for interior designers, period homeowners, and lovers of fine English antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1195659
Description
Antique 18th Century Fretwork Mirror, c.1760
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A striking and rare large George II fretwork mirror, crafted in walnut with superb original detail and patina.
The Antiques Hound

Dating to around 1760, this exceptional English wall mirror is a fine example of Georgian period craftsmanship, and a rare find in this impressive size.

fig 1. A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest.
fig 1. Large Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror

The mirror features a beautifully shaped cresting board adorned with a giltwood hoho bird, a classic decorative motif of the era. It retains its original mirror glass, which displays charming foxing and sparkle – a highly desirable quality found only in authentic 250+ year-old glass. The glass is set within a gilt slip and finely crossgrain-moulded walnut inner frame.

fig 2. A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest.
fig 2. Large Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror

Complete with its original pine backboards, this antique mirror is in truly original condition, making it a highly decorative and collectible piece.

Whether placed above a fireplace, console table, or as a focal point in a period or contemporary setting, this is a timeless statement mirror with great historical presence.

An elegant antique mirror and a rare collector's item – ideal for interior designers, period homeowners, and lovers of fine English antiques.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195659
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Archive I A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest.

Large Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror

Archive II A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest. View II
Archive III A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest. View III
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A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest.
Large Georgian Walnut Fret Mirror
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A vertical Georgian walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved fretwork scrollwork and a gilt bird motif on the top crest.
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A Georgian fret mirror is an 18th-century wall mirror characterized by an openwork wooden frame featuring intricate scrollwork shapes, known as fretwork, often accentuated with a carved central crest such as a bird or shell.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using native dark hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany, frequently incorporating gilt accents, soft-wood secondary backing boards, and hand-cut glass plates.

Authentic pieces typically show evidence of hand-sawn reverse boards, original mercury-glass foxing or silver oxidation, age-related timber shrinkage, and hand-carved joinery along the scrollwork contours.

Positioning a Georgian fret mirror above a console table, mantelpiece, or dining room sideboard introduces verticality, architectural silhouette, and warm wood tones that complement both traditional and minimalist schemes.

Keep the timber frame positioned away from direct heat sources and high humidity, preserve the walnut veneer using a high-grade beeswax polish, and clean the glass plate carefully without applying liquids directly to the wooden edges.
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