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Early 19th Century Ebonized & Gilt Mirror.
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for sale €930     $1,010
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Early 19th Century Ebonized & Gilt Mirror.

19th century
Description

A nice and simple ebonized and gilt mirror with its original back and a nicely foxed plate.

The plate may be a later replacement which has genuine age and attractive wear.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Ebonised Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211751
Dealers Internal Reference
1970
Description
A nice and simple ebonized and gilt mirror with its original back and a nicely foxed plate.

The plate may be a later replacement which has genuine age and attractive wear.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Ebonised Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211751
Dealers Internal Ref
1970
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A circular early nineteenth-century mirror featuring a deep ebonised frame, a gilded inner border, and a foxed glass plate.
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Archive I A circular early nineteenth-century mirror featuring a deep ebonised frame, a gilded inner border, and a foxed glass plate.

Early 19th Century Ebonized & Gilt Mirror.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
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A circular early nineteenth-century mirror featuring a deep ebonised frame, a gilded inner border, and a foxed glass plate.
Early 19th Century Ebonized & Gilt Mirror.
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A circular early nineteenth-century mirror featuring a deep ebonised frame, a gilded inner border, and a foxed glass plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsEbonised frame, gilded slip, beaded border, circular profile
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This early 19th century Regency wall mirror brings classic elegance to traditional and modern interiors alike. Designed for wall placement above the mantel, the circular profile features a deep ebonized wood frame paired with a gilded inner slip and a beaded outer border. The glass plate displays noticeable foxing spots and age wear alongside the dark black and warm gold finishes of the timber construction. A brass hanging chain and loop fixture attach to the top of the frame for suspension. Measuring 38 cm high by 38 cm wide with a 4 cm depth, the piece makes a striking decorative accent in a living room, hallway, or dining space. The original back secures the glass plate within the moulded circular housing, maintaining its authentic period character.

FAQs

Originating in the early nineteenth century, Regency mirrors of this type combine dark ebonised wood frames with contrasting gilded accents. They frequently featured circular or convex profiles influenced by classical Greek and Roman decorative motifs popular during the period.

These mirrors were typically crafted from hand-carved timber coated in black ebonised lacquer or varnish, alongside gesso applied with gold leaf gilding. The reflective plate was composed of glass backing silvered with a tin and mercury amalgam.

Authentic period pieces show signs of age such as natural oxidisation or foxing spots on the glass plate, layered hand-carved wooden backboards, and natural surface wear to the ebonised finish where underlying timber or gesso shows through.

A circular ebonised mirror works effectively as a focal point mounted above a fireplace mantelpiece, within a hallway alcove, or positioned centrally above a sideboard to provide depth and architectural contrast against light walls.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or abrasive cleaners on gilt gesso. Glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly on the mirror to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame edge.
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