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George II Style Parcel-gilt Walnut Hoho Bird Fretwork Pier Mirror, Edwardian C.1910–1920
Leeds Antiques
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George II Style Parcel-gilt Walnut Hoho Bird Fretwork Pier Mirror, Edwardian C.1910–1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Leeds Antiques
Description

George II Style Walnut & Parcel-Gilt Hoho Bird Fretwork Wall Mirror,

A particularly attractive George II style fretwork wall mirror dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910–1920. The frame is veneered in well-figured, book-matched walnut with warm, even colour, and enriched with parcel-gilt highlights. The original silvered mirror plate sits within a moulded gilt and gesso slip, the whole surmounted by a pierced crest centred by a finely carved Hoho bird. The shaped apron and flowing scrollwork complete the Chippendale-inspired silhouette. Presented on its original panelled back with later wall-hanging fittings.

Quality & Presentation

A decorative and well-proportioned early 20th-century mirror of good scale, displaying excellent surface and colour. Very well presented and ready to hang.

Dimensions (Approximate):

Frame: 93 cm (36 1/2") high × 53.5 cm (21") wide × 4 cm (1 3/4") deep

Mirror plate: 59.25 cm (23 3/8") high × 40 cm (15 3/4") wide

Condition:

In very good condition, commensurate with age. The frame is structurally sound and sturdy, with only minor marks and small surface blemishes typical of gentle use. The walnut veneer retains an excellent colour and the parcel-gilt slip remains bright and decorative. The mirror plate is clean with mild age-related characteristics. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop and ready for immediate use.

A handsome Edwardian mirror in the George II taste, with richly figured walnut, appealing gilt detailing, and a charming Hoho bird crest.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated this Walnut Fretwork Pier Mirror to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214276
Dealers Internal Reference
LA01000086
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Description
George II Style Walnut & Parcel-Gilt Hoho Bird Fretwork Wall Mirror,
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A particularly attractive George II style fretwork wall mirror dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910–1920.
Leeds Antiques

The frame is veneered in well-figured, book-matched walnut with warm, even colour, and enriched with parcel-gilt highlights. The original silvered mirror plate sits within a moulded gilt and gesso slip, the whole surmounted by a pierced crest centred by a finely carved Hoho bird. The shaped apron and flowing scrollwork complete the Chippendale-inspired silhouette. Presented on its original panelled back with later wall-hanging fittings.

fig 1. A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding.
fig 1. George II Style Parcel-gilt Walnut Hoho Bird Fretwork Pier Mirror, Edwardian C.1910–1920

Quality & Presentation

A decorative and well-proportioned early 20th-century mirror of good scale, displaying excellent surface and colour. Very well presented and ready to hang.

Dimensions (Approximate):

fig 2. A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding.
fig 2. George II Style Parcel-gilt Walnut Hoho Bird Fretwork Pier Mirror, Edwardian C.1910–1920

Frame: 93 cm (36 1/2") high × 53.5 cm (21") wide × 4 cm (1 3/4") deep

Mirror plate: 59.25 cm (23 3/8") high × 40 cm (15 3/4") wide

Condition:

In very good condition, commensurate with age. The frame is structurally sound and sturdy, with only minor marks and small surface blemishes typical of gentle use. The walnut veneer retains an excellent colour and the parcel-gilt slip remains bright and decorative. The mirror plate is clean with mild age-related characteristics. Cleaned and waxed in our workshop and ready for immediate use.

A handsome Edwardian mirror in the George II taste, with richly figured walnut, appealing gilt detailing, and a charming Hoho bird crest.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated this Walnut Fretwork Pier Mirror to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214276
Dealers Internal Ref
LA01000086
Leeds Antiques
Leeds Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2016

Second-generation antique dealer specialising in carefully sourced 17th–20th-century furniture and décor, chosen for quality and character.

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Archive I A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding.

George II Style Parcel-gilt Walnut Hoho Bird Fretwork Pier Mirror, Edwardian C.1910–1920

Archive II A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View II
Archive III A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View III
Archive IV A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View IV
Archive V A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View V
Archive VI A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View VI
Archive VII A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View VII
Archive VIII A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View VIII
Archive IX A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View IX
Archive X A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding. View X
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A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding.
George II Style Parcel-Gilt Walnut Hoho Bird Fretwork Pier Mirror, Edwardian c.1910–1920
Ref: SA1214276
A George II style walnut fretwork pier mirror featuring a carved parcel-gilt hoho bird motif on the crest and a gilded inner moulding.
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A George II style fretwork mirror is a wall mirror characterised by intricate pierced or scrolled wooden cutouts along its top cresting and lower apron. Originating in mid-eighteenth-century England, these designs often feature central carved motifs, such as hoho birds or shells, combined with gilded inner moldings and rich timber veneers.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using walnut or mahogany veneers laid over secondary softwoods like pine. The inner slip or decorative carvings were frequently parcel-gilt using gold leaf over gesso, framing mirrored glass plate.

Edwardian reproductions (circa 19001910) display precise machine-cut fretwork, uniform saw marks on the timber backboards, and standardized modern screw fixings. Eighteenth-century originals exhibit hand-cut fretwork with slight asymmetries, hand-split backing boards, hand-forged nails, and mercury-gilded components.

Position a fretwork pier mirror above a hall console table, dining room sideboard, or fireplace mantel to create a vertical focal point. The contrast between warm walnut timber and gilded details complements both classic traditional decor and modern minimalist backdrops.

Dust the timber and carved areas regularly with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush. Avoid applying liquid chemical cleaners or water to the gilded areas, as moisture can dissolve underlying gesso glue; clean the glass plate separately using a damp microfibre cloth applied with minimal moisture.
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