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Beautiful 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Carved Mirror
For sale by Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,749     $1,899
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Beautiful 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Carved Mirror

19th century
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We are offering to you this oversized ebonized Renaissance Revival Mirror 1890.

The monumental frame is made of ebonized and parcel-gilt wood, showcasing a deep black finish contrasted with gold accents.

It features exquisite Renaissance Revival styling with architectural detailing and masterfully carved classical motifs, highlighting superior craftsmanship. Specific carved elements include rosettes, leaf motifs, and paw feet at the base.

The mirror is large, making a commanding statement, often used as an overmantel or pier mirror.

The dimensions are 155cm tall. 100cm wide and 10cm deep.

Delivery and shipping is always a pleasure so please do contact us. More images available upon request. Thanks for looking Chris

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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebonised Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 1890s.

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We are offering to you this oversized ebonized Renaissance Revival Mirror 1890.
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The monumental frame is made of ebonized and parcel-gilt wood, showcasing a deep black finish contrasted with gold accents.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border.
fig 1. Beautiful 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Carved Mirror

It features exquisite Renaissance Revival styling with architectural detailing and masterfully carved classical motifs, highlighting superior craftsmanship. Specific carved elements include rosettes, leaf motifs, and paw feet at the base.

fig 2. A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border.
fig 2. Beautiful 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Carved Mirror

The mirror is large, making a commanding statement, often used as an overmantel or pier mirror.

The dimensions are 155cm tall. 100cm wide and 10cm deep.

Delivery and shipping is always a pleasure so please do contact us. More images available upon request. Thanks for looking Chris

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebonised Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 1890s.

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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border.

Beautiful 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Carved Mirror

Archive II A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border. View II
Archive III A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border. View III
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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01386 700 085
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Unit 96
Northwick Business Centre
Blockley
Gloucestershire
GL56 9RF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ct
Verified Since Oct 2010
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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border.
Beautiful 19th Century Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Carved Mirror
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A 19th-century rectangular ebonised wood wall mirror with parcel-gilt carved foliage, a decorative cresting, and an inner beaded border.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gold Leaf, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsCarved cresting, Foliate moulding, Beaded inner border, Corner rosettes

This 19th-century Victorian Renaissance Revival wall mirror exhibits an ebonized and parcel-gilt wooden frame displaying a striking contrast of deep black surfaces and gleaming gold leaf highlights. The monumental rectangular structure incorporates a heavily carved cresting at the top, enriched with classical leaf motifs and scrollwork, alongside ornate corner rosettes and paw feet at the base. Further detailing includes elaborate foliate moulding, spiral-turned side columns, an inner beaded border surrounding the glass plate, and visible gilt accents highlighting the architectural relief work. Measuring 155 cm tall, 100 cm wide and 10 cm deep, the substantial proportions allow the piece to make a commanding visual statement in a residential interior. The heavy architectural presence makes this mirror suited for placement above a living room mantelpiece or as an imposing pier mirror in a grand hallway or dining room, anchoring the surrounding décor with historic Victorian character.

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An ebonised and parcel-gilt mirror features a timber frame stained black to imitate ebony, paired with selective gold leaf gilding on specific carved details. This technique gained widespread prominence in the 19th century to produce striking visual contrast in grand interiors.

Frames from this period were typically built from carved hardwoods or softwoods coated in gesso before being painted or stained black. Gilders applied gold leaf to raised mouldings using water or oil gilding methods, which created highlighted borders against the matte or low-gloss black surface.

Authentic pieces display subtle signs of age, including light oxidisation or foxing on the glass plate, micro-cracking in the gesso surface, and rubbing on gilded edges where underlying clay bole shows through. The back is typically constructed from hand-sawn or planed timber boards with period fasteners.

Positioning an ebonised and gilt mirror against neutral or light-toned walls creates an architectural focal point over a fireplace mantelpiece or modern console table. The contrast between dark timber, reflective gold leaf, and glass bridges classical antiques with contemporary design schemes.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry artists brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical sprays on gilded areas. Clean the mirror glass carefully by applying cleaner directly to a cloth rather than spraying the surface to protect the timber frame from moisture.
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