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Early 20th Century Gilt & Gesso Oval Mirror
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
for sale €930     $1,010
£795
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Early 20th Century Gilt & Gesso Oval Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century Oval gilt mirror with its original bevelled plate.

It can be hung as shown or horizontal.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215107
Dealers Internal Reference
1687
Description
An early 20th century Oval gilt mirror with its original bevelled plate.

It can be hung as shown or horizontal.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215107
Dealers Internal Ref
1687
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Desired Effect Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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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
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Location: Carlinghow mills, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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An early 20th-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilt and gesso molded frame with a beaded inner border.
Early 20th Century Gilt & Gesso Oval Mirror
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An early 20th-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilt and gesso molded frame with a beaded inner border.
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FAQs

Early 20th-century gilt mirrors often draw inspiration from Neoclassical, Edwardian, and Regency aesthetics, featuring simplified classical motifs such as beaded borders, molded edges, and elegant oval silhouettes.

These mirrors were crafted using a wooden structural core coated with gessoa mixture of chalk and binderwhich was sculpted or molded before thin sheets of gold leaf or gilt finish were applied to the surface.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit fine hairline cracking (craquelure) in the gesso, subtle wear or rubbing to the gilt surface exposing the underlying clay base, and period-appropriate hanging hardware or backing boards.

Position the mirror above a console table, mantelpiece, or vanity to add warm metallic tones and reflect light, or integrate it into a curated gallery wall alongside framed artwork.

Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals that can dissolve gesso or strip fragile gold leafing.
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