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Small Mid 19th Century Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Small Mid 19th Century Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror

19th century
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An Attractive Mid 19th Century Giltwood And Gesso, William IV Period, Circular Convex Wall Mirror, Of Very Elegant Small Proportions, Having Original Convex Mirror Plate Set Within Ebonised Reeded Slip And Half Turned Column With Foliate Carved Quarters To Outer Border. 

The original purpose of a convex mirror was of course to reflect and spread the source fo light into as many parts of a room as possible and this in turn can often make a room feel significantly bigger. They come in all shapes, sizes, designs and styles and there is often huge variation in both the overall quality and elegance of them. As a general rule the earlier the date of their construction the better although there are of course always exceptions to the rules.

With regards to this lovely little antique giltwood convex mirror it is worth noting that not only is it a great, practical size, but the relative plain design, with just a few accent details, creates real charm and simple elegance. It is often common to find far more heavily embellished examples which don't always look right for particular settings, whereas something as relatively simple as this would work just about anywhere.

As a result we think it would actually work just as well in a contemporary room setting as it would in a formal antique room setting. In combination with the relatively small size this opens up the possibility of using it in more environments than one can even begin to imagine.

As one would expect on an item this age there is various old marks, scuffs, scrpaes and repairs, but as with all items which we offer for sale the mirror has been inspected at ur workshops by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a clean and tidy up to ensure that it is ready to be placed straight on the wall in a home or office environment immediately following purchase.

Circa 1840.

Height 22.5in.

Width 22.5in.

Depth 2.5in.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1211666
Dealers Internal Reference
9926
Dealers Notes

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Description
An Attractive Mid 19th Century Giltwood And Gesso, William IV Period, Circular Convex Wall Mirror, Of Very Elegant Small Proportions, Having Original Convex Mirror Plate Set Within Ebonised Reeded Slip And Half Turned Column With Foliate Carved Quarters To Outer Border. 

The original purpose of a convex mirror was of course to reflect and spread the source fo light into as many parts of a room as possible and this in turn can often make a room feel significantly bigger.

They come in all shapes, sizes, designs and styles and there is often huge variation in both the overall quality and elegance of them.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

As a general rule the earlier the date of their construction the better although there are of course always exceptions to the rules.

fig 1. A mid-19th century circular convex mirror featuring a moulded giltwood frame with carved leaf clasps and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
fig 1. Small Mid 19th Century Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror

With regards to this lovely little antique giltwood convex mirror it is worth noting that not only is it a great, practical size, but the relative plain design, with just a few accent details, creates real charm and simple elegance. It is often common to find far more heavily embellished examples which don't always look right for particular settings, whereas something as relatively simple as this would work just about anywhere.

fig 2. A mid-19th century circular convex mirror featuring a moulded giltwood frame with carved leaf clasps and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
fig 2. Small Mid 19th Century Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror

As a result we think it would actually work just as well in a contemporary room setting as it would in a formal antique room setting. In combination with the relatively small size this opens up the possibility of using it in more environments than one can even begin to imagine.

fig 3. A mid-19th century circular convex mirror featuring a moulded giltwood frame with carved leaf clasps and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
fig 3. Small Mid 19th Century Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror

As one would expect on an item this age there is various old marks, scuffs, scrpaes and repairs, but as with all items which we offer for sale the mirror has been inspected at ur workshops by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a clean and tidy up to ensure that it is ready to be placed straight on the wall in a home or office environment immediately following purchase.

Circa 1840.

Height 22.5in.

Width 22.5in.

Depth 2.5in.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211666
Dealers Internal Ref
9926
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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Trade Associations

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I A mid-19th century circular convex mirror featuring a moulded giltwood frame with carved leaf clasps and an inner ebonised reeded slip.

Small Mid 19th Century Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror

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A mid-19th century circular convex mirror featuring a moulded giltwood frame with carved leaf clasps and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
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Convex mirrors feature outward-curving glass that reflects an expanded field of view, gaining immense popularity during the late Georgian and Regency periods in Britain. They were traditionally placed in dining rooms and reception spaces to allow servants to observe the room discreetly and assist with light reflection.

These mirrors were crafted with hand-carved timber or pine frames coated in gesso, followed by water or oil gilding using micro-thin gold leaf. An inner ebonised or black-painted reeded slip was frequently set against the convex glass plate to add contrast and frame the reflection.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit subtle distressing or oxidisation on the mercury or silvered curved glass plate. The back usually displays hand-sawn pine backing boards, and the gilding often shows light wear revealing the underlying reddish clay bole layer.

Position the mirror as an architectural focal point on a narrow wall space, above a console table, or framed within a gallery wall. The curved glass catches ambient light from multiple angles, enhancing smaller spaces such as foyers and staircases.

Dust the gilded frame lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water and liquid polishes that dissolve historical gesso and gold leaf. Clean the convex glass plate sparingly with a slightly damp cloth, taking care not to moisture-seal the edges.
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