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A Regency Period Giltwood Convex Mirror
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for sale €11,466     $12,446
£9,800
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A Regency Period Giltwood Convex Mirror

19th century
Description

English, ca. 1810

A superb Regency period convex mirror of perfect proportions, retaining its original convex plate within a reeded ebonised slip, fitted within a convex frame fitted with giltwood spheres and surmounted by an acanthus adorned apron. On top stands a large ebonised eagle on a carved rock base, on a giltwood plinth terminating with acanthus leaves on either side. The eagle holds within its beak a further set of spheres, attached by a brass chain.

Dimensions

Width 103cm (40 ½”)

Height 57cm (22 ½”)

Depth 18cm (7 ⅛”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Andreas de Jong Ltd. has dated this Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229299
Dealers Internal Reference
REF 1055
Description
English, ca. 1810

A superb Regency period convex mirror of perfect proportions, retaining its original convex plate within a reeded ebonised slip, fitted within a convex frame fitted with giltwood spheres and surmounted by an acanthus adorned apron.

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On top stands a large ebonised eagle on a carved rock base, on a giltwood plinth terminating with acanthus leaves on either side.
Andreas de Jong Ltd.

The eagle holds within its beak a further set of spheres, attached by a brass chain.

Dimensions

Width 103cm (40 ½”)

Height 57cm (22 ½”)

Depth 18cm (7 ⅛”)

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Andreas de Jong Ltd. has dated this Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229299
Dealers Internal Ref
REF 1055
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Andreas de Jong Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

Specialising in 18th and early 19th century english and irish antique furniture

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Andreas de Jong Ltd. is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A Regency period giltwood convex mirror featuring a carved eagle crest, ball ornamentation around the frame, and an ebonised inner slip.

A Regency Period Giltwood Convex Mirror

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Andreas de Jong Ltd.

Andreas de Jong Ltd.
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London
United Kingdom

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A Regency period giltwood convex mirror featuring a carved eagle crest, ball ornamentation around the frame, and an ebonised inner slip.
A REGENCY PERIOD GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR
Ref: SA1229299
A Regency period giltwood convex mirror featuring a carved eagle crest, ball ornamentation around the frame, and an ebonised inner slip.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEagle crest, ball decoration, ebonised slip, acanthus leaf apron
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Regency period convex mirror combines giltwood, ebonised wood, glass, and brass elements within a round design. The circular frame holds an ebonised inner slip and a convex glass plate, surrounded by a band of ball ornamentation. The top section displays a large ebonised eagle perched upon a rock base and a giltwood plinth, holding suspended spheres in its beak via a brass chain, flanked by acanthus leaves. At the base, an acanthus-adorned apron anchors the structure, while additional leaf carvings accent the upper shoulders near the plinth. Measuring 103 cm high by 57 cm wide with a 18 cm depth, the piece makes a substantial wall display. In a modern home, this mirror suits placement above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining area, or grand hallway, reflecting interior spaces while adding period character to the wall.

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A Regency convex mirror is a circular wall mirror produced during the British Regency period (18111820) and broader early 19th-century era. Characterised by its outward-curving lens, gilded wooden frame, and ornamental carvings such as eagles or foliage, it was designed to reflect light and offer a wide-angle view of a room.

These mirrors were crafted using carved pine or lime wood frames, often finished with clay bole and gold leaf water-gilding. The inner slip framing the glass typically featured ebonised wood, while the mirror glass itself was back-silvered, often using mercury amalgam.

Authentic Regency mirrors exhibit signs of hand-carving on the timber frame, a reddish clay bole layer visible where the gold leaf has worn, and original square-cut wooden backing boards. The glass may show natural age-related oxidisation or slight distortion characteristic of early mercury glass.

A convex mirror works as a central focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, a hallway console table, or framed within a gallery wall. Its spherical shape breaks up angular architectural lines, while the gilded finish provides contrast against dark or neutral wall tones.

Dust the gilded wood frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can lift the gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water, ensuring liquid does not seep behind the inner ebonised slip.
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