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Pair of Antique Gilt Oval Wall Mirrors, C1880
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Pair of Antique Gilt Oval Wall Mirrors, C1880

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Fine Antique Mirrors
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A very decorative pair of antique giltwood mirrors dating from 1880.

Retaining their original water/oil gilding, distressed in places, but with a pleasing overall look.

Later, but not recent, mirror plates which are in good condition.

Original backing boards and hanging chains.

Sizes 97 cm tall x 73 cm wide.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Antique Gilt Oval Mirrors to the 1880s.

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97cm (38.19")
Width
73cm (28.74")
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SA1210104
Description
A very decorative pair of antique giltwood mirrors dating from 1880.

Retaining their original water/oil gilding, distressed in places, but with a pleasing overall look.

Later, but not recent, mirror plates which are in good condition.

Original backing boards and hanging chains.

Sizes 97 cm tall x 73 cm wide.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Antique Gilt Oval Mirrors to the 1880s.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1210104
Fine Antique Mirrors
Fine Antique Mirrors
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Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Archive I A pair of late Victorian oval wall mirrors featuring ornate carved giltwood frames with scrollwork cresting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Gilt Oval Wall Mirrors, C1880

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A pair of late Victorian oval wall mirrors featuring ornate carved giltwood frames with scrollwork cresting.
Pair of Antique Gilt Oval Wall Mirrors, c1880
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A pair of late Victorian oval wall mirrors featuring ornate carved giltwood frames with scrollwork cresting.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork cresting, Foliate moulding, Acanthus leaf apron
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 73 cm (29 in)

This pair of Victorian Rococo Revival wall mirrors dates from 1880. Formed in an oval shape, the pieces showcase ornate carved giltwood and gesso frames finished in a gold colour, complete with scrollwork cresting, foliate moulding, and an acanthus leaf apron. Distressed areas are visible on the gilding, alongside later mirror plates, original backing boards, and hanging chains. Each mirror measures 97 cm high and 73 cm wide. Suitable for domestic placement today, the pair functions well in a living room, hallway, or dining room, often positioned above a sideboard or console table to enhance natural light and spatial depth. The traditional French chateau aesthetic complements classic interiors while adding decorative character to contemporary settings.

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Rococo Revival mirrors from the late 19th century feature ornate scrollwork, botanical motifs, and asymmetrical flourishes echoing 18th-century French decorative traditions.

Frames were typically carved from wood such as pine or lime, layered with moulded gesso plaster detailing, and finished with applied gold leaf over a clay bole base.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery behind gesso layers, subtle wear or red bole showing through high points of the gilding, and original timber backing boards.

Positioning a matching pair symmetrically above bedside tables or flanking a hallway console introduces classical proportion while maximizing light reflection.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding moisture or liquid chemical cleaners that dissolve water-gilded gesso surfaces.
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