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18th Century Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
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18th Century Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror

18th century
Sold 24 September 2026 · Thakeham Furniture
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18th century mahogany and parcel gilt overmantel mirror. The bevelled plate set within a crossbanded mahogany frame with turret corners and foliate carved giltwood.

Circa. 1790

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 18th Century.

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Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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7858
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Description
18th century mahogany and parcel gilt overmantel mirror.
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The bevelled plate set within a crossbanded mahogany frame with turret corners and foliate carved giltwood.
Thakeham Furniture

Circa. 1790

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214636
Dealers Internal Ref
7858
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A horizontal 18th-century mahogany wall mirror featuring eared corners and carved parcel gilt inner and outer mouldings. SOLD24 SEP 26

18th Century Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror

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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A horizontal 18th-century mahogany wall mirror featuring eared corners and carved parcel gilt inner and outer mouldings.
18th century mahogany and parcel gilt overmantel mirror
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A horizontal 18th-century mahogany wall mirror featuring eared corners and carved parcel gilt inner and outer mouldings.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsEared corners, Parcel gilt moulding, Architectural frame, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian overmantel mirror dates from the 18th century, around 1790. The rectangular architectural frame contains a bevelled glass plate set within a crossbanded dark brown mahogany body featuring turret corners and decorative eared details. Foliate carved parcel gilt mouldings outline both the inner and outer edges, introducing gold highlights to the dark timber construction. The piece measures 60 cm high, 91 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Positioned in a reception room or study, this wall mirror suits placement above a mantelpiece where the reflective plate opens up the wall space. The traditional English country house design integrates into classical or period interiors, hanging securely from a wall hook to coordinate with existing antique furnishings and wooden architectural elements.

FAQs

A parcel gilt mirror combines natural polished timber, such as mahogany or walnut, with selective areas of gold leaf gilding along carved mouldings or highlights. Popular throughout the Georgian era, this design creates high contrast between dark wood grain and reflective metallic detail.

Frames from this period were crafted using solid pine or mahogany bases, frequently surfaced with fine timber veneers and carved gesso details. The gilded accents were applied using water or oil gilding, housing hand-blown glass plates with mercury amalgam backing.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit hand-sawn backboards, historic joinery techniques, and natural wear to the gilded gesso revealing underlying clay bole. The original glass typically shows subtle distortion, silvering oxidisation, or minor foxing consistent with age.

Remove surface dust using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster, avoiding moisture on gilded gesso areas. Clean the glass plate gently with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth, ensuring liquid does not collect in the sight mouldings.

Mount the mirror directly above a fireplace mantel or grounding console table to draw light and establish visual symmetry. The warm timber tones pair effectively with neutral paint schemes, classical architectural details, or modern artwork.
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