Also Antique Furniture has dated this Mahogany Triptych Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.
A large Victorian mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chippendale Revival taste, retaining three bevelled mirror plates within parcel-gilt slips and an elaborate pierced cresting decorated with ho-ho birds, scrolling foliage and pierced fretwork.
The three original bevelled mirror plates are divided by slender mahogany uprights with gilt mouldings, creating a balanced architectural design typical of high-quality late Victorian cabinet making inspired by eighteenth-century Chippendale furniture.
The rich mahogany frame combined with restrained parcel gilt decoration gives the mirror an elegant appearance, making it equally suited to a period interior or as a statement piece in a more contemporary setting. The generous proportions and triptych arrangement provide a broad reflective surface whilst retaining a lighter visual appearance than a single large mirror.
A decorative Victorian overmantel mirror of good quality and impressive scale.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 84 cm
Width: 117 cm
Depth: 10 cm
CONDITION
The frame displays the expected minor marks, knocks and wear commensurate with age and use. There are some small losses to the carved and pierced mouldings, principally towards the upper left-hand side. The parcel gilt decoration has mellowed attractively over time with minor rubbing in places. The bevelled mirror plates have light age-related foxing and slight clouding but remain clear and entirely usable. Overall the mirror is structurally sound and presents very well.
As with all antique and vintage furniture, this piece has been used and enjoyed over many years and should be expected to show signs of age and use. We aim to describe any significant faults, repairs or alterations as accurately and honestly as possible. The photographs form an important part of the description and should be viewed alongside the written condition report. If you would like further information or additional photographs, we are always happy to help before purchase.
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AUTHENTICITY & CONDITION
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Also Antique Furniture has dated this Mahogany Triptych Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.
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Large Victorian Mahogany Chippendale Revival Triptych Overmantel Mirror with Ho-ho Bird Cresting
