Search 0
49,565  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 41 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
41 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1213575
FOR SALE
£1,600
Email Phone
Save
Early C20th Carved Gilt-wood and Gesso Framed Pier Mirror of 18th George I Period Design in the Manner of John Belchier.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2013
Browse dealers 370 items
  • About Us
    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
  • Trade Associations
    M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1213575
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Early C20th Carved Gilt-wood and Gesso Framed Pier Mirror of 18th George I Period Design in the Manner of John Belchier.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Early C20th carved gilt-wood and gesso framed pier mirror of C18th George I period design in the manner of John Belchier .

The carved gilt-wood and incised gesso frame surrounding a shaped bevelled-edge mirror plate , the upper portion with a cut and engraved baronial coronet . The centre of the top of the frame carved with triple plumes or fronds , the base of the frame carved with a scallop shell motif . The whole with a period style incised ‘cris-crossed’ and ‘pounced’ ground of traditional design.

A superbly executed early C20th revival copy of an important early Georgian period gilt mirror in the manner of John Belchier. The gilded surface with an aged patina and finish , with traces of the red bole ground showing through the gilded gesso.

In excellent condition with no damage, losses or repairs.

*John Belchier (1699-1753) a cabinet-maker who worked at ‘The Sun’ , south side of St.Paul’s Churchyard , London , was renowned for this type of giltwood and cut-gesso work. His commissions included works for John Mellor at Erdigg, Wales and the Purefoy family of Buckinghamshire.

H 43”

W 19”

D 3”

England c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09495025
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Wheel-cut coronet on the mirror plate: decorative motif of the 1920s revival.
Gilding rubbed through to red bole on high edges: gentle handling over decades.
Incised and punched gesso ground: careful hand finishing seen in inter-war decorative work.
Uniform bevel following the shaped inner rebate: mechanical plate grinding of the period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213575
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 265
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Early C20th carved gilt-wood and gesso framed pier mirror of C18th George I period design in the manner of John Belchier .
“
The carved gilt-wood and incised gesso frame surrounding a shaped bevelled-edge mirror plate , the upper portion with a cut and engraved baronial coronet.
M Lees and Sons

. The centre of the top of the frame carved with triple plumes or fronds , the base of the frame carved with a scallop shell motif . The whole with a period style incised ‘cris-crossed’ and ‘pounced’ ground of traditional design.

fig 1. A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate.
fig 1. Early C20th Carved Gilt-wood and Gesso Framed Pier Mirror of 18th George I Period Design in the Manner of John Belchier.

A superbly executed early C20th revival copy of an important early Georgian period gilt mirror in the manner of John Belchier. The gilded surface with an aged patina and finish , with traces of the red bole ground showing through the gilded gesso.

fig 2. A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate.
fig 2. Early C20th Carved Gilt-wood and Gesso Framed Pier Mirror of 18th George I Period Design in the Manner of John Belchier.

In excellent condition with no damage, losses or repairs.

John Belchier (1699-1753) a cabinet-maker who worked at ‘The Sun’ , south side of St.Paul’s Churchyard , London , was renowned for this type of giltwood and cut-gesso work. His commissions included works for John Mellor at Erdigg, Wales and the Purefoy family of Buckinghamshire.

H 43”

W 19”

D 3”

England c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09495025
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Wheel-cut coronet on the mirror plate: decorative motif of the 1920s revival.
Gilding rubbed through to red bole on high edges: gentle handling over decades.
Incised and punched gesso ground: careful hand finishing seen in inter-war decorative work.
Uniform bevel following the shaped inner rebate: mechanical plate grinding of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213575
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 265
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate.
1 / 16
Archive I A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate.

Early C20th Carved Gilt-wood and Gesso Framed Pier Mirror of 18th George I Period Design in the Manner of John Belchier.

Archive II A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View II
Archive III A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View III
Archive IV A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View IV
Archive V A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View V
Archive VI A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View VI
Archive VII A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View IX
Archive X A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View X
Archive XI A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View XI
Archive XII A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View XII
Archive XIII A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View XIV
Archive XV A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View XV
Archive XVI A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate. View XVI
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,603
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
View Dealer Info
Location: Tower House, 1 Castle Place, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NB, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified
Feb 2013
For Sale
370
Sold
1,603
A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate.
Early C20th carved gilt-wood and gesso framed pier mirror of 18th George I period design in the manner of John Belchier.
Ref: SA1213575
A tall, slender carved giltwood pier mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf cresting and an etched crest motif near the top of the glass plate.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Detail View 15
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge I Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf cresting, Etched coronet motif, Corner scrollwork, Bevelled glass edge
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This early 20th-century wall mirror follows the George I period revival style in the manner of John Belchier. The tall, slender frame uses carved gilt-wood and gesso in a gold finish, showing an aged patina with red bole ground visible through the gilded surface, corner scrollwork, an acanthus leaf cresting at the top, a scallop shell motif at the base, and an incised cris-crossed and pounced ground. The glass plate features a bevelled edge and an upper etched baronial coronet motif. The whole object measures 108 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Ideal for placement on a narrow wall space in an English country house interior, this piece suits entryways, hallways, or narrow passages where vertical wall space requires decoration. The tall proportions allow the mirror to fit comfortably between doors or windows, reflecting light while adding traditional period detail to domestic settings.

FAQs

A George I style pier mirror is a tall, slender wall mirror originally designed to hang on the wall space between windows in early 18th-century interiors. Characterised by carved acanthus cresting, scrollwork, and gilded finishes, these designs frequently feature decorative gesso moulding and etched detailing on the glass plate.

These mirrors were constructed using timber frames coated in gesso, a smooth plaster-like mixture of chalk and glue binder. Intricate details were carved directly into the frame before gold leaf was applied using water or oil gilding techniques, surrounding a bevelled glass mirror plate.

Quality period and revival examples display detailed gesso carving, subtle surface wear revealing the underlying clay bole beneath the gilding, and period-typical glass decoration such as shallow bevels or etched heraldic emblems and crests.

A giltwood pier mirror functions as a focal point in an entrance hallway, above a console table, or hung in narrow wall alcoves to reflect light. The metallic gold tones complement neutral plaster walls, dark timber panelling, or contemporary minimalist backgrounds.

Preserve giltwood frames by dusting gently with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush or dry microfibre cloth, keeping water and liquid cleaning agents away from the delicate gesso layer. Glass cleaner should be applied sparingly to a cloth rather than sprayed directly near the gilded edges.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories