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North Indian Mirror
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North Indian Mirror

19th century
Description

A late Nineteenth century carved and pierced mirror with brass line inlay in excellent condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Indian Carved Wooden Mirror to the 1890s.

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SA1227276
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A late Nineteenth century carved and pierced mirror with brass line inlay in excellent condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Indian Carved Wooden Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227276
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A rectangular wooden wall mirror featuring a deeply hand-carved openwork floral border surrounding a central bevelled glass pane.
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Archive I A rectangular wooden wall mirror featuring a deeply hand-carved openwork floral border surrounding a central bevelled glass pane.

North Indian Mirror

Archive II A rectangular wooden wall mirror featuring a deeply hand-carved openwork floral border surrounding a central bevelled glass pane. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden wall mirror featuring a deeply hand-carved openwork floral border surrounding a central bevelled glass pane. View III
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular wooden wall mirror featuring a deeply hand-carved openwork floral border surrounding a central bevelled glass pane.
North Indian mirror
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A rectangular wooden wall mirror featuring a deeply hand-carved openwork floral border surrounding a central bevelled glass pane.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialTeak, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced carving, Floral motifs, Foliate border, Bevelled glass
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 31 cm (12 in)

This North Indian wall mirror dates from the Anglo-Indian style of 1890. The piece takes a rectangular form crafted from warm brown teak wood with a clear glass mirror pane. The frame displays an intricate openwork pierced carving of floral motifs and a foliate border surrounding the central bevelled glass. Additional design elements include stepped mouldings enclosing the glass and a rich dark honey timber colour throughout the wooden surface. The dimensions measure 41 cm high by 31 cm wide. Suitable for domestic settings, this wall mirror fits naturally above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living space as a decorative wall accessory. The warm wood tones and detailed carving complement bohemian or eclectic interior themes while providing a functional reflective surface for daily use. The construction uses traditional joinery appropriate for late nineteenth century decorative items of this regional style.

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North Indian carved wooden mirrors typically feature dense, hand-carved openwork or relief motifs depicting floral scrolls, vine leaf patterns, and geometric lattice designs known as jali. Regions such as Saharanpur and Nagina became renowned for this highly skilled timber carving tradition.

Craftsmen in Northern India predominantly utilized local hardwoods such as teak, sheesham (Indian rosewood), and mango wood due to their dense grain and structural stability for intricate hand tooling.

Authentic pieces exhibit subtle variations in carving depth, tool marks from hand chisels, and natural irregularities in symmetry. The reverse construction often displays hand-planed backing boards and traditional joinery rather than modern fasteners.

A carved wooden mirror acts as an organic focal point when hung above a console table or layered amongst neutral wall art. Its warm timber tones and detailed texture complement bohemian, eclectic, and contemporary minimalist schemes.

Dust the detailed carving regularly using a soft, dry brush or vacuum attachment with soft bristles. Avoid liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals, applying a natural beeswax paste occasionally to protect the wood and maintain its luster.
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