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Vintage 20th Century Wall Mirror – Fine Quality
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Vintage 20th Century Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Stock No.: 8900

Vintage 20th Century Overmantle Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

A charming 20th-century overmantle wall mirror, full of age, colour, and character. Its simple retro frame combines gold and silver tones with a distinctive red cracked finish, offering a subtle yet eye-catching decorative statement. This rare vintage piece would complement both traditional and eclectic interiors and can be displayed portrait or landscape.

Features & Craftsmanship

Vintage/retro 20th century

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Simple, elegant wall or overmantle design

Can be hung portrait or landscape

Condition

Good condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with vintage furniture.

Later glass in good condition

No woodworm holes

Dimensions

Width: 70 cm

Height: 81 cm

Depth: 3 cm

Visible glass area: 66 cm H × 56 cm W

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8900

30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available

A versatile, characterful mirror with retro charm that would enhance any space.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilded Wood Wall Mirror to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1203182
Dealers Internal Reference
8900
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Stock No.: 8900

Vintage 20th Century Overmantle Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

A charming 20th-century overmantle wall mirror, full of age, colour, and character.

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Its simple retro frame combines gold and silver tones with a distinctive red cracked finish, offering a subtle yet eye-catching decorative statement.
Prior and Willis

This rare vintage piece would complement both traditional and eclectic interiors and can be displayed portrait or landscape.

fig 1. A rectangular wall mirror featuring a moulded frame with a distressed gold and silver leaf finish.
fig 1. Vintage 20th Century Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

Vintage/retro 20th century

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Simple, elegant wall or overmantle design

Can be hung portrait or landscape

Condition

Good condition overall, showing expected signs of age, including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, or alterations consistent with vintage furniture.

fig 2. A rectangular wall mirror featuring a moulded frame with a distressed gold and silver leaf finish.
fig 2. Vintage 20th Century Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

Later glass in good condition

No woodworm holes

Dimensions

Width: 70 cm

Height: 81 cm

Depth: 3 cm

Visible glass area: 66 cm H × 56 cm W

Additional Information

Stock No.: 8900

30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK & international door-to-door shipping available

A versatile, characterful mirror with retro charm that would enhance any space.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilded Wood Wall Mirror to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203182
Dealers Internal Ref
8900
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2015
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A rectangular wall mirror featuring a moulded frame with a distressed gold and silver leaf finish.
Vintage 20th Century Wall Mirror – Fine Quality
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleClassic European
  • MaterialGilt, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsMoulded frame, Distressed gilding, Dual-tone leaf finish, Stepped profile
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This vintage 20th-century wall mirror dates from the mid-20th-century period in a classic European style. Constructed from wood, glass, and gilt, the piece displays a dual-tone leaf finish in gold and silver, complemented by a red cracked finish, a stepped profile, a moulded frame, and distressed gilding showing historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations. The later glass sits securely within a structurally sound frame measuring 81 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for both traditional and eclectic interiors, this versatile mirror can be hung in either portrait or landscape orientation. It fits naturally above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway to enhance the wall space while reflecting light around the room.

FAQs

A 20th-century gilt wall mirror typically features a wooden frame coated in gesso and finished with leafing in gold, silver, or metallic tones. These pieces combine classical frame profiles with refined, durable gilding techniques.

Gilded mirrors are constructed using carved wood or moulded plaster over wood, primed with clay bole, and finished with thin sheets of gold or silver leaf. The mirror glass is then fitted securely into the rebate of the frame.

Authentic leaf gilding displays subtle overlap lines where individual square sheets were applied, alongside natural wear that exposes the red or brown clay bole layer beneath. Painted finishes tend to look flat and lack metallic depth.

Positioning a gilded mirror above a clean-lined console table or mantelpiece creates a contrast between modern architecture and classic framing. It helps reflect light and add scale to living areas or entrance halls.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cloths or chemical sprays which dissolve gesso and leafing. Clean the glass carefully by applying cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the mirror face.
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