A PAIR OF CARVED AND GILDED ITALIAN WALL MIRRORS, CIRCA 1800

An exceptional pair of 19th century Italian wall mirrors, which feature an asymmetrical cartouche inspired silhouette, richly hand-carved in giltwood with shell crests and flower head, the pierced scrolling frame surrounding the original mercury mirror plate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

65cm (25.59")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

Hesketh Antiques has dated these Italian Giltwood Wall Mirrors to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1213057

Description

A PAIR OF CARVED AND GILDED ITALIAN WALL MIRRORS, CIRCA 1800

An exceptional pair of 19th century Italian wall mirrors, which feature an asymmetrical cartouche inspired silhouette, richly hand-carved in giltwood with shell crests and flower head, the pierced scrolling frame surrounding the original mercury mirror plate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

65cm (25.59")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated these Italian Giltwood Wall Mirrors to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1213057

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Hesketh Antiques

Telephone 07877 820741

Location

The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

Shop hours:
Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

Or by appointment.

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Location: The Old Coach House, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH, United Kingdom, , Shop hours:, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30, , Or by appointment.

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Italian giltwood mirrors from this period typically feature elaborate hand-carving, Rococo scrolls, foliage, and water-gilded finish over timber frames.

These mirrors were crafted from carved softwoods, prepared with coats of gesso, and finished using gold leaf before installing mercury-backed glass plates.

Authentic pieces display subtle wear to the gilding revealing the underlying bole layer, along with hand-cut timber backing and mercury glass oxidisation.

A pair of giltwood mirrors can be positioned symmetrically above a console table or flanking a fireplace to introduce architectural contrast against contemporary walls.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquids that dissolve gesso, and clean the glass plates with a minimally damp microfibre cloth.