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Rare Georgian Overmantle Mirror Carved Wood Gilded
Wickersley Antiques
for sale €9,302     $10,097
£7,950

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Rare Georgian Overmantle Mirror Carved Wood Gilded

18th century
Description

A super Georgian overmantle mirror, all carved wood original gilding ,17 separate mirror plates, all have foxing ,which is to be expected ,the condition is exceptional ,it is fixed to a supporting frame at the back for ease of transport

Circa 1800

Dimensions

Height 227 cms. 7ft 5 inch

Width 132 cms

Depth 6 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1222904
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Description
A super Georgian overmantle mirror, all carved wood original gilding ,17 separate mirror plates, all have foxing ,which is to be expected ,the condition is exceptional ,it is fixed to a supporting frame at the back for ease of transport

Circa 1800

Dimensions

Height 227 cms. 7ft 5 inch

Width 132 cms

Depth 6 cms

Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Georgian Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222904
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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An ornate Georgian Rococo carved giltwood overmantel mirror featuring scrollwork, leaf motifs, and multi-pane glass panels.
Rare Georgian overmantle mirror carved wood gilded
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Georgian Rococo overmantel mirrors are defined by elaborate, asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaf carving, and rocaille motifs. Designed to sit directly above a chimneypiece, these eighteenth-century mirrors often feature multi-plate glass sections within a carved giltwood frame to maximize light reflection in historic interiors.

Traditional giltwood frames were typically carved from softwoods such as pine or lime wood. The wood was prepared with layers of chalk-based gesso and clay bole before fine gold leaf was applied using water gilding techniques, which allowed for selective burnishing to create depth.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, visible wood grain or chisselled tool marks on the reverse, and natural oxidisation or foxing on the glass. The gilding often displays genuine surface wear, revealing the reddish or dark clay bole underneath the thin gold leaf layers.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace or a low console table to anchor a room. The golden tones and dramatic carved silhouette serve as a focal point, pairing well with simplified contemporary architectural moldings or contrasting neutral wall finishes.

Clean giltwood frames using a soft, dry microfibre duster or gentle artist brush to clear debris. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or commercial polishes, as moisture can dissolve the underlying water-based gesso and strip away gold leaf.
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