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Early 19th Century Regency Circular Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Surmount
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Early 19th Century Regency Circular Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Surmount

19th century
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A fine early 19th century Regency period circular convex mirror, dating to circa 1820–1830.

The mirror is set within a giltwood frame with a moulded surround and ebonised slip, retaining its original convex plate which provides a wonderfully atmospheric reflection. The frame is surmounted by a well-carved and expressive spread-wing eagle perched upon a rocky outcrop, a classic motif of the Regency period symbolising strength and vigilance.

The lower section is decorated with carved scrolling acanthus ornament, balancing the composition and enhancing its decorative appeal.

The surface retains a good mellow gilt finish with some natural wear and patina consistent with age, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Convex Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231833
Dealers Internal Reference
C2816
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A fine early 19th century Regency period circular convex mirror, dating to circa 1820–1830.
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The mirror is set within a giltwood frame with a moulded surround and ebonised slip, retaining its original convex plate which provides a wonderfully atmospheric reflection.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The frame is surmounted by a well-carved and expressive spread-wing eagle perched upon a rocky outcrop, a classic motif of the Regency period symbolising strength and vigilance.

fig 1. An early 19th-century circular Regency convex mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame surmounted by a sculpted eagle and finished with an ebonised inner rim.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Regency Circular Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Surmount

The lower section is decorated with carved scrolling acanthus ornament, balancing the composition and enhancing its decorative appeal.

The surface retains a good mellow gilt finish with some natural wear and patina consistent with age, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Regency Convex Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231833
Dealers Internal Ref
C2816
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Archive I An early 19th-century circular Regency convex mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame surmounted by a sculpted eagle and finished with an ebonised inner rim.

Early 19th Century Regency Circular Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Surmount

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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century circular Regency convex mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame surmounted by a sculpted eagle and finished with an ebonised inner rim.
Early 19th Century Regency Circular Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Surmount
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An early 19th-century circular Regency convex mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame surmounted by a sculpted eagle and finished with an ebonised inner rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsEagle surmount, Ebonised reeded slip, Acanthus leaf apron, Convex glass lens
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This early 19th-century Regency circular convex mirror belongs to the 19th century style. The piece uses giltwood, glass, and ebonised wood, presenting a gold and black colour scheme. A sculpted spread-wing eagle perched upon a rocky outcrop forms the top surmount, while carved scrolling acanthus ornament decorates the lower section. The round frame includes a moulded surround, an ebonised inner rim, and a convex glass lens providing an atmospheric reflection, alongside a mellow gilt finish showing natural wear and patina. The dimensions measure 80 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Such a mirror fits well above the mantel in a living room, hallway, or dining space as a decorative wall focal point.

FAQs

Regency convex mirrors were popularised in Britain during the early 1800s, featuring curved glass lenses set within spherical giltwood frames often crowned with decorative crestings like eagles or foliate carving.

These frames were constructed from carved timber coated in gesso and finished with water or oil gilding using gold leaf, alongside an ebonised reeded inner slip and a hand-blown convex glass plate.

Original pieces feature hand-carved wood elements rather than molded plaster, evidence of dark gesso or grey bole under worn gilded surfaces, a dark ebonised inner slip, and age-related oxidisation on the convex glass.

Position the mirror above a chimney breast, mantelpiece, or sideboard to create a focal point that bounces light and reflects a wide-angle view of the room.

Dust the gilded wood frame gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush while avoiding moisture, and clean the glass with a slightly dampened cloth without touching the water-gilded frame edge.
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