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Fine Substantial 19th Century Giltwood Oval Mirror
Shackladys Antiques
for sale €7,898     $8,573
£6,750
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Fine Substantial 19th Century Giltwood Oval Mirror

19th century
Description

A fine and impressive 19th century giltwood oval wall mirror of substantial proportions, retaining a wonderfully elegant design inspired by the Georgian period. The richly decorated frame is adorned with a repeating band of oval mouldings enclosed by beaded borders, whilst the inner edge is pierced with a continuous series of scalloped arches, creating a striking play of light and shadow around the mirror plate. The frame is further enhanced by a carved shell crest to the top and a decorative foliate and rosette cartouche to the base.

Beautifully proportioned and finished in a warm gilded surface, the mirror possesses excellent decorative presence and would make a superb focal point in a hallway, drawing room, bedroom or above a mantelpiece.

Dimensions

Height: 66.5 inches – 169cm

Width: 53.5 inches – 136cm

Depth: 4.5 inches – 11cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218259
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Description
A fine and impressive 19th century giltwood oval wall mirror of substantial proportions, retaining a wonderfully elegant design inspired by the Georgian period. The richly decorated frame is adorned with a repeating band of oval mouldings enclosed by beaded borders, whilst the inner edge is pierced with a continuous series of scalloped arches, creating a striking play of light and shadow around the mirror plate.
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The frame is further enhanced by a carved shell crest to the top and a decorative foliate and rosette cartouche to the base.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A large 19th-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded frame with top shell cresting and scalloped inner detailing.
fig 1. Fine Substantial 19th Century Giltwood Oval Mirror

Beautifully proportioned and finished in a warm gilded surface, the mirror possesses excellent decorative presence and would make a superb focal point in a hallway, drawing room, bedroom or above a mantelpiece.

Dimensions

Height: 66.5 inches – 169cm

Width: 53.5 inches – 136cm

Depth: 4.5 inches – 11cm

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218259
Shackladys Antiques
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded frame with top shell cresting and scalloped inner detailing.
Fine Substantial 19th Century Giltwood Oval Mirror
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FAQs

Nineteenth-century giltwood mirrors frequently feature ornate classical ornamentation such as shell crestings, acanthus motifs, and scalloped inner borders inspired by Rococo and Neoclassical design.

These frames typically consist of a hand-carved wood base coated in gesso plaster, which was detailed before gold leaf was applied using water or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic period pieces display natural signs of ageing in the gilding, such as red bole clay showing through worn gold leaf, original timber backboards, and slight desilverization on the glass plate.

Positioning a gilt mirror above a fireplace mantel or console table creates a distinct focal point that bounces light and introduces historic texture to contemporary spaces.

Dust the frame lightly with a dry watercolour brush or feather duster, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths that can dissolve gesso and strip delicate gold leaf.
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