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A George III Oval Giltwood Mirror
John Carroll Antiques ltd.
for sale €21,645     $23,495
£18,500

John Carroll Antiques ltd.

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A George III Oval Giltwood Mirror

18th century
Description

A very impressive George III giltwood oval robustly carved giltwood mirror,

retaining its original water gilding, with a 19th century replacement plate.

English, Circa 1770

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

John Carroll Antiques ltd. has dated this George III Giltwood Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1207114
Description
A very impressive George III giltwood oval robustly carved giltwood mirror,

retaining its original water gilding, with a 19th century replacement plate.

English, Circa 1770

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

John Carroll Antiques ltd. has dated this George III Giltwood Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207114
John Carroll Antiques ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2025
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An oval George III giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf carving, and a tall floral crest.
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Archive I An oval George III giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf carving, and a tall floral crest.

A George III Oval Giltwood Mirror

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John Carroll Antiques ltd.
Telephone 07802 345529
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United Kingdom
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An oval George III giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf carving, and a tall floral crest.
A GEORGE III OVAL GILTWOOD MIRROR
Ref: SA1207114
An oval George III giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf carving, and a tall floral crest.
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George III giltwood mirrors, dating from the mid-to-late 18th century, are defined by intricate carving inspired by Rococo, Neoclassical, and Chippendale designs, featuring C-scrolls, acanthus leaves, and floral cresting finished in gold leaf.

These mirrors were crafted from hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or lime, coated with a layer of gesso, and water-gilded or oil-gilded using thin sheets of gold leaf over hand-blown mirror glass.

Authentic pieces display subtle variations in hand-carved details, evidence of red or yellow bole clay beneath worn gilding, original hand-blown glass with light foxing, and natural wood shrinkage on the reverse framing.

Position the mirror above a contemporary console table or fireplace mantelpiece to create a focal point that balances traditional carving with modern architectural lines.

Dust the carved frame using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can dissolve gesso or lift delicate gold leaf.
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