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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Oval Wall Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €644     $699
£550
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Oval Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt wall mirror. The oval frame surmounted by an urn and draped flower garlands. There are some areas of deterioration to the bevelled mirror plate - as can be seen in the images - but it is very useable with a clear reflection.

Height: 101 cm

Width: 58.5 cm

Oval Frame: 83.5 cm x 58.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Ebonised Wall Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1227150
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt wall mirror. The oval frame surmounted by an urn and draped flower garlands.
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There are some areas of deterioration to the bevelled mirror plate - as can be seen in the images - but it is very useable with a clear reflection.
Lorna Byskou

Height: 101 cm

Width: 58.5 cm

Oval Frame: 83.5 cm x 58.5 cm

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Ebonised Wall Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227150
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A Victorian oval wall mirror featuring an ebonised wood frame with a parcel-gilt inner border, an urn cresting, and floral swag decorations.
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Archive I A Victorian oval wall mirror featuring an ebonised wood frame with a parcel-gilt inner border, an urn cresting, and floral swag decorations.

Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Oval Wall Mirror

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A Victorian oval wall mirror featuring an ebonised wood frame with a parcel-gilt inner border, an urn cresting, and floral swag decorations.
Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Oval Wall Mirror
Ref: SA1227150
A Victorian oval wall mirror featuring an ebonised wood frame with a parcel-gilt inner border, an urn cresting, and floral swag decorations.
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A Victorian parcel-gilt mirror features a frame where specific carved elements or mouldings are selectively gilded while the main structure remains dark, stained, or ebonised. This contrasting finish drew heavily on 19th-century Neoclassical and French design influences.

These frames were typically constructed from carved timber or composition moulding over a wooden core, treated with gesso, and selectively hand-gilded with gold leaf over a dark painted or ebonised base.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit natural wear to the gilded high points, slight craquelure in the gesso, and desilvering or light foxing on the glass. The reverse typically features hand-sawn wooden backing boards fastened with original period fixings.

Mount the mirror above a contemporary console table or fireplace mantelpiece to create visual contrast between crisp modern architectural lines and detailed historical mouldings. The black and gold palette integrates smoothly into monochromatic or richly painted rooms.

Dust the delicate relief carvings gently using a dry, soft brush rather than dusting cloths, which can snag fragile floral swags. Avoid chemical sprays, liquid cleaners, or water, as moisture can compromise the underlying gesso and loosen the gold leaf.
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