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English Country House Oil Gilt Mirror with Foxed Plate, Early 19th Century Circa 1830
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English Country House Oil Gilt Mirror with Foxed Plate, Early 19th Century Circa 1830

19th century
For Sale by Whites Antiques
Description

An elegant early 19th century English oil gilt mirror with a beautifully foxed plate, original backboards and refined classical detailing. Atmospheric, authentic and full of charm.

Why We Love This … Foxed mirror plates have a quiet poetry, and this example is especially beautiful. Combined with the subtle richness of the oil‑Gilt frame, the result is something elegant and atmospheric rather than showy. It is a mirror that brings light, texture and history into a room in equal measure.

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Early 19th‑century circa 1830

• Origin: England

• Style: Gilt‑framed wall mirror

• Materials: Gesso and pine, oil‑Gilt finish, mirror glass

• Dimensions: H: 82cm (32.3") | W: 72cm (28.3") | D: 9cm (3.5")

• Condition:

• Good overall antique condition

• Exceptional foxing to the mirror plate

• Minor losses to the Gilt frame

• Notable Details:

• Oil‑Gilt finish

• Strong original patina

• Early 19th‑century character

• Decorative Appeal:

• Combines decorative elegance with atmospheric ageing

• Versatility:

• Ideal for hallways, bedrooms or over a console

• Collectibility:

• Early mirrors with original foxed plates are increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223176
Dealers Internal Reference
CA020
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Description
An elegant early 19th century English oil gilt mirror with a beautifully foxed plate, original backboards and refined classical detailing. Atmospheric, authentic and full of charm.
“
Why We Love This … Foxed mirror plates have a quiet poetry, and this example is especially beautiful.
Whites Antiques

Combined with the subtle richness of the oil‑Gilt frame, the result is something elegant and atmospheric rather than showy. It is a mirror that brings light, texture and history into a room in equal measure.

fig 1. An early 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate gold gilded frame with scrollwork moulding and heavily foxed glass.
fig 1. English Country House Oil Gilt Mirror with Foxed Plate, Early 19th Century Circa 1830

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Early 19th‑century circa 1830

• Origin: England

• Style: Gilt‑framed wall mirror

• Materials: Gesso and pine, oil‑Gilt finish, mirror glass

• Dimensions: H: 82cm (32.3") | W: 72cm (28.3") | D: 9cm (3.5")

fig 2. An early 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate gold gilded frame with scrollwork moulding and heavily foxed glass.
fig 2. English Country House Oil Gilt Mirror with Foxed Plate, Early 19th Century Circa 1830

• Condition:

• Good overall antique condition

• Exceptional foxing to the mirror plate

• Minor losses to the Gilt frame

• Notable Details:

• Oil‑Gilt finish

• Strong original patina

• Early 19th‑century character

fig 3. An early 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate gold gilded frame with scrollwork moulding and heavily foxed glass.
fig 3. English Country House Oil Gilt Mirror with Foxed Plate, Early 19th Century Circa 1830

• Decorative Appeal:

• Combines decorative elegance with atmospheric ageing

• Versatility:

• Ideal for hallways, bedrooms or over a console

• Collectibility:

• Early mirrors with original foxed plates are increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223176
Dealers Internal Ref
CA020
Whites Antiques
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate gold gilded frame with scrollwork moulding and heavily foxed glass.
English Country House Oil Gilt Mirror with Foxed Plate, Early 19th Century Circa 1830
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An early 19th-century oil gilt mirror features a timber frame decorated with gesso moulding and finished using oil gilding techniques. These mirrors typically exhibit Regency or William IV influences, including ornate corner crests, acanthus leaf motifs, and soft burnished tones.

Frames were built using softwood structures coated in layers of gesso plaster before detailed relief patterns were carved or cast. Gold leaf was then adhered over an oil-based size, while mercury tin amalgams were applied to create the reflective glass plate.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit natural wear where red or grey plaster bole shows through rubbed gilding, along with original wood backboards. The mirror glass naturally develops foxing, grey spotting, and desilvering due to age and atmospheric exposure.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece or a console table to draw natural light into the space. The contrast between warm metallic gilding, aged mirror plate, and contemporary minimalist surroundings creates strong visual balance.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry feather duster or soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners that degrade water-soluble gesso. Clean the glass mirror plate using a minimally dampened cloth, taking care not to allow moisture to settle along the gilded edges.
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