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Large 19th Century Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror
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for sale €2,106     $2,286
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Large 19th Century Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Large 19th Century Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror

This is a lovely wall mirror, it is set in a large Decorative Gilt 6” wide Frame

The mirror is in good antique condition and a very impressive and decorative piece

The overall size is 49” tall 40” wide and it is 4” deep, it would be possible to hang this mirror landscape or portrait

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Gilt Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1226303
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PM46
Description
Large 19th Century Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror

This is a lovely wall mirror, it is set in a large Decorative Gilt 6” wide Frame

The mirror is in good antique condition and a very impressive and decorative piece

“
The overall size is 49” tall 40” wide and it is 4” deep, it would be possible to hang this mirror landscape or portrait.
Elmgarden

PM46

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Gilt Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226303
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PM46
Elmgarden
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A large nineteenth-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a heavily moulded giltwood frame with classic border detailing.
Large 19th Century Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror
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A large nineteenth-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a heavily moulded giltwood frame with classic border detailing.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Pine
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEgg and dart moulding, Bevelled frame profile, Mitred frame corners, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This large nineteenth-century Victorian wall mirror is a decorative English Country House piece styled in a rectangular form with a heavily moulded giltwood frame and classic border detailing. The frame is constructed from giltwood, gesso, pine, and glass, finished in a bright gold colour with mitred frame corners, a bevelled frame profile, and egg and dart moulding. Visible details include a wide stepped frame section showing minor surface crackling and wear along the antiqued gold finish. The overall dimensions measure 125 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, allowing the piece to be hung in either a landscape or portrait orientation. Positioned in a modern home today, this wall mirror suits placement above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or hallway to add light and architectural presence. The generous proportions work well above a fireplace or a sideboard, reflecting natural light and enhancing the sense of space in traditional or period-inspired interiors. The robust wooden construction and classic hanging format make it straightforward to install securely on a main wall.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century gilt mirrors are defined by timber frames coated in a layer of gesso, which is meticulously carved or moulded before applying thin gold leaf. These designs often feature classical motifs, floral scrollwork, or egg-and-dart border mouldings typical of the Victorian and Regency eras.

Traditional frames were constructed using solid softwoods such as pine or lime, topped with layers of chalk-based gesso and clay bole. Thin sheets of gold leaf were then applied via water gilding or oil gilding techniques over the moulded detail.

Authentic period pieces often show subtle red or grey clay bole showing through worn areas of the gold leaf, known as rub-through. Additional indicators include hand-cut timber backboards, small air bubbles or slight distortion in original mirror glass, and natural oxidisation spots.

Positioning a gilded frame above a fireplace mantelpiece or modern sideboard creates an impactful architectural focal point. The metallic texture contrasts effectively with clean contemporary paint finishes while bouncing light across the room.

Dust the frame gently with a soft dry feather duster or clean camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners entirely as water damages gesso and water gilding. Mirror glass should be cleaned by spraying glass cleaner directly onto a cloth rather than the mirror itself to protect the frame edges.
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