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Late 18th C., Louis Xvi, Large Carved Giltwood Pier, Mercury Glass Plate Mirror
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Late 18th C., Louis Xvi, Large Carved Giltwood Pier, Mercury Glass Plate Mirror

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Late 18th Century, Louis XVI, Large Carved Giltwood Pier, Mercury Glass Plate Mirror (French).

With a ribbon-and-stick moulded frame and beaded detail, enclosing a split mercury glass plate with excellent foxing.

CONDITION:

Frame has a few chips. Glass plate is foxed.

PROVENANCE:

From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly. Nigell and Heather have been passionate collectors throughout their married life. The core of their collection was inherited from the J W French side of Nigell’s family, who were prosperous flour millers based in Bow, Chelsea and Ware. Their notable relatives include Sir Charles D’Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781-1845), an accomplished watercolorist based in Calcutta, and Sir John D’Oyly, 1st Baronet of Kandy, Ceylon (1774-1824).

COLLECTION:

Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.

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Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Louis XVI Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218629
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Late 18th Century, Louis XVI, Large Carved Giltwood Pier, Mercury Glass Plate Mirror (French).
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With a ribbon-and-stick moulded frame and beaded detail, enclosing a split mercury glass plate with excellent foxing.
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fig 1. A tall rectangular late 18th-century Louis XVI giltwood pier mirror featuring carved beaded moulding and aged mercury glass plate.
fig 1. Late 18th C., Louis Xvi, Large Carved Giltwood Pier, Mercury Glass Plate Mirror

CONDITION:

Frame has a few chips. Glass plate is foxed.

PROVENANCE:

From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly. Nigell and Heather have been passionate collectors throughout their married life. The core of their collection was inherited from the J W French side of Nigell’s family, who were prosperous flour millers based in Bow, Chelsea and Ware. Their notable relatives include Sir Charles D’Oyly, 7th Baronet (1781-1845), an accomplished watercolorist based in Calcutta, and Sir John D’Oyly, 1st Baronet of Kandy, Ceylon (1774-1824).

COLLECTION:

Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Louis XVI Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218629
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A tall rectangular late 18th-century Louis XVI giltwood pier mirror featuring carved beaded moulding and aged mercury glass plate.
Late 18th C., Louis XVI, Large Carved Giltwood Pier, Mercury Glass Plate Mirror
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A tall rectangular late 18th-century Louis XVI giltwood pier mirror featuring carved beaded moulding and aged mercury glass plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGiltwood, Mercury Glass, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBeaded moulding, Ribbon twist moulding, Rectangular frame, Aged mercury plate
  • SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 72 cm (28 in)

This large late 18th-century Louis XVI pier mirror originates from France and exemplifies classic continental design. The rectangular wooden frame bears a gold-coloured giltwood finish, complete with a ribbon-and-stick moulded border and intricate beaded detail. Inside, the split mercury glass plate displays prominent foxing, clouding, and darker marks across the surface, reflecting visible age. The frame exhibits minor chips along its edges. Measuring 116 cm high by 72 cm wide, the piece commands a strong visual presence on any wall. In a contemporary home, this wall mirror suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway, adding historical character and reflecting natural light. The aged mirror plate and carved detailing complement both traditional and transitional interior schemes, serving as a striking focal point. The solid construction and grand proportions allow it to anchor a room while maintaining an authentic period aesthetic throughout daily use.

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Louis XVI pier mirrors are characterized by Neoclassical design principles, featuring straight geometric lines, symmetrical proportions, and classical wood carvings such as beaded moulding or guilloche details. Designed originally to hang between tall windows, these mirrors typically retain refined proportions and gilded wooden frames.

18th-century mercury glass mirrors were manufactured by applying an amalgam of tin and liquid mercury onto a plate of hand-blown glass. This labor-intensive process produced a soft, warm reflective quality that naturally oxidises and sparkles over centuries, creating distinct grey speckling and patina.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-carved wooden frames showing visible joinery on the reverse, layered gesso ground beneath gold leaf, and genuine mercury glass plates. The glass often exhibits subtle distortion, foxing, or seams where multiple smaller plates were joined to create a larger surface.

Positioning a tall giltwood pier mirror above a sideboard or fireplace mantel creates a striking focal point that bounces natural light across the room. The contrast between warm aged gold leaf and contemporary neutral walls balances historical architectural detail with minimalist modern furnishings.

Care for giltwood frames by lightly dusting with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths that can lift the delicate gold leaf. The glass surface should be wiped carefully with a damp cloth, taking care not to allow moisture to seep behind the frame into the mercury backing.
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