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Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame C1890
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Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame C1890

18th century
Description

A beautiful antique Georgian style mahogany wall mirror dating from circa 1890, featuring a distinctive carved Ho Ho Bird decoration to the crest.

The mirror has a handsome mahogany frame with traditional Georgian-inspired detailing, making it an attractive decorative piece for both classic and period interiors.

The carved Ho Ho Bird adds a particularly unusual and charming feature, making this mirror a great choice for collectors of antique mirrors and decorative furniture.

Dimensions:

• Height: 91 cm

• Width: 51 cm

Period: Circa 1890

Condition:

Good antique condition with age-related marks, wear and imperfections consistent with age and use. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

A lovely antique mirror that would make an elegant addition to a hallway, bedroom, living room or period-style interior.

Please note: This is an antique item and will show signs of its age, which add to its character and authenticity.

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror to the Georgian era.

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Description
A beautiful antique Georgian style mahogany wall mirror dating from circa 1890, featuring a distinctive carved Ho Ho Bird decoration to the crest.
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The mirror has a handsome mahogany frame with traditional Georgian-inspired detailing, making it an attractive decorative piece for both classic and period interiors.
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fig 1. A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame C1890

The carved Ho Ho Bird adds a particularly unusual and charming feature, making this mirror a great choice for collectors of antique mirrors and decorative furniture.

Dimensions:

• Height: 91 cm

• Width: 51 cm

fig 2. A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame C1890

Period: Circa 1890

Condition:

Good antique condition with age-related marks, wear and imperfections consistent with age and use. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

fig 3. A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame C1890

A lovely antique mirror that would make an elegant addition to a hallway, bedroom, living room or period-style interior.

Please note: This is an antique item and will show signs of its age, which add to its character and authenticity.

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1232757
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base.

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame C1890

Archive II A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base. View II
Archive III A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base. View III
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A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base.
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Wall Mirror Ho Ho Bird Carved Frame c1890
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A rectangular Georgian style dark mahogany wall mirror featuring a gilded ho-ho bird crest, gilt inner slip border, and a carved shell marquetry medallion at the base.
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A Georgian fretwork wall mirror is a style of hanging mirror originating in the 18th century, characterised by a scrolled wood silhouette frame surrounding a mirror plate. These designs frequently featured carved upper crests depicting phoenixes or ho-ho birds, alongside gilded slip mouldings and decorative marquetry inlays.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often built on a softwood core backing. The decorative accents featured hand-gilded detail on timber mouldings, oil gilding on carved finials, and contrasting wood marquetry inlays such as satinwood or boxwood.

Late Victorian and 19th-century revivals of Georgian mirrors typically show signs of machine sanding alongside hand-carved details, with uniform timber cuts on the reverse frame. Look for hand-cut joinery, original gilded slips showing age-related patination, and silvering variations on the mirror glass.

Positioning a dark mahogany mirror above a hallway console or modern fireplace provides a focal point that contrasts with contemporary neutral wall tones. Pairing the rich woodwork with sleek modern lighting or clean-lined furniture balances historic character with modern aesthetic balance.

Dust the wooden frame gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes that can degrade water-gilded details. Clean the glass with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water or specialized glass cleaner, applying liquid to the cloth rather than directly to the mirror to prevent moisture running behind the slip.
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