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Large Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Parcel Gilt Mirror
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Large Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Parcel Gilt Mirror

19th century
Description

A stunning original large antique Georgian period mahogany parcel gilt mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period.

It is beautifully designed and of amazing quality. The frame has fantastic, crisp gilt carving throughout, including a very impressive eagle at the top. It also has plenty of beautifully detailed parcel gilt on the sides.

This is in lovely condition for its age, we have had the frame re-polished and the gilding has also been professionally touched up. There is plenty of patina and charm, with no real damage to be seen. There is also a little wear to the silvered backing of the mirror, which looks as if it is the original glass.

Width – 23 inches , 58 cm

Depth – 3 inches , 8 cm

Height – 48 inches , 122 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232773
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13407
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Description
A stunning original large antique Georgian period mahogany parcel gilt mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period.

It is beautifully designed and of amazing quality.

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The frame has fantastic, crisp gilt carving throughout, including a very impressive eagle at the top.
Marylebone Antiques

It also has plenty of beautifully detailed parcel gilt on the sides.

fig 1. A Georgian period mahogany parcel gilt wall mirror featuring a carved golden eagle crest and side foliage garlands.
fig 1. Large Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Parcel Gilt Mirror

This is in lovely condition for its age, we have had the frame re-polished and the gilding has also been professionally touched up. There is plenty of patina and charm, with no real damage to be seen. There is also a little wear to the silvered backing of the mirror, which looks as if it is the original glass.

Width – 23 inches , 58 cm

Depth – 3 inches , 8 cm

Height – 48 inches , 122 cm

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232773
Dealers Internal Ref
13407
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Georgian parcel gilt mirrors combine polished hardwoods, such as mahogany or walnut, with selective gilded decorative carvings including eagle crestings and side garlands. Popular in the 18th century, these mirrors blend classical symmetry with rich timber tones.

These mirrors were constructed using dense mahogany timber with hand-carved wood elements, coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf gilding. The glass plates were historically hand-blown and backed with mercury or early silvering methods.

Authentic pieces show period-accurate joinery on the backboard, natural oxidisation on the gilded leafing, and subtle irregularity in hand-carved details. Older mirror plates often exhibit gentle desilveration or light foxing around the edges.

Position the mirror above a formal console table, fireplace mantlepiece, or in an entryway to anchor the space. The warm timber and gold tones pair effectively with neutral schemes as well as traditional dark wall colours.

Clean the frame by light dusting with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent stripping fragile gold leafing. Avoid liquid cleaners on gilt or raw wood areas, applying glass cleaner cautiously only via a soft cloth directly to the glass plate.
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