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George II Style Giltwood Mirror
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George II Style Giltwood Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Adam Antiques
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A fine late 19th Century giltwood mirror of classical George II design.

Circa 1880

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Adam Antiques has dated this George II Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

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A1225
Description
A fine late 19th Century giltwood mirror of classical George II design.

Circa 1880

Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated this George II Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A rectangular George II style mirror featuring a carved gilded frame topped with a spreading eagle crest and shell motifs.

George II Style Giltwood Mirror

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A rectangular George II style mirror featuring a carved gilded frame topped with a spreading eagle crest and shell motifs.
George II Style Giltwood Mirror
Ref: SA1204471
A rectangular George II style mirror featuring a carved gilded frame topped with a spreading eagle crest and shell motifs.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEagle crest, Shell apron, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Punchwork background

This late 19th-century wall mirror follows a classical George II design, constructed from gesso and glass with a gilded finish in warm tones of gold. The rectangular plate sits within an elaborate frame featuring a textured punchwork background, detailed acanthus leaf scrolls, and ornate foliate carving. The apex supports a spreading eagle crest, while the lower apron terminates in a prominent carved shell motif. The overall dimensions measure 110 cm in height by 70 cm in width, making it a substantial focal point for domestic interiors. In a contemporary home, this decorative piece suits placement above a drawing room mantelpiece, in a hallway, or as a dressing mirror in a bedroom. The heavy ornamentation aligns with English Country House aesthetics, bringing traditional craftsmanship and reflective light into both period properties and modern living spaces. The surface exhibits the patination expected of nineteenth-century giltwood frames, adding depth to the gilded details.

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George II style mirrors typically feature symmetrical architectural frames with ornate cresting, such as carved eagles, pediments, and shell motifs. Originating in mid-18th-century Britain, these designs showcase detailed scrollwork, leaf carvings, and textured punchwork backgrounds.

Traditional frames were constructed from carved softwoods such as pine, coated with multiple layers of gesso to create a smooth surface for gilding. Thin gold leaf was then applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques before hand-tooling and burnishing.

Authentic period frames exhibit hand-carved reverse wooden backings, irregular tool marks, and natural wear where gesso or reddish bole shows beneath worn gold leaf. The glass plates often display slight distortions, oxidisation spots, or mercury silvering characteristics.

To integrate a George II style mirror into modern decor, place it above a minimalist console table or marble mantelpiece as a focal point. Contrast the ornate gold scrollwork against neutral wall tones or deep jewel-toned backdrops.

Gilded wood should be dusted regularly using a soft feather duster or dry artist paintbrush. Liquid cleaners, water, and chemical polishes must be avoided, as moisture can dissolve historic gesso and strip gold leaf.
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