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Oval English Gilt Wall Mirror 52
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Oval English Gilt Wall Mirror 52

1900 - 1920
Description

Very good quality Edwardian oval gilt wall mirror, egg and dart decoration, with original bevelled glass, in very good overall original condition.

35" x 25"

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Oval Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09640219
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Broad bevelled edge to the mirror plate: ground and polished by hand.
Egg-and-dart composition border: classic neo-classical revival moulding.
Fine beaded inner edge: frames the glass with period detailing.
Gilded finish with light rubbing on the high points: natural age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1234317
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

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If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
Very good quality Edwardian oval gilt wall mirror, egg and dart decoration, with original bevelled glass, in very good overall original condition.

35" x 25"

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. An antique oval wall mirror featuring a gilded frame decorated with beaded and egg-and-dart moulded trim.
fig 1. Oval English Gilt Wall Mirror 52

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Oval Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09640219
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Broad bevelled edge to the mirror plate: ground and polished by hand.
Egg-and-dart composition border: classic neo-classical revival moulding.
Fine beaded inner edge: frames the glass with period detailing.
Gilded finish with light rubbing on the high points: natural age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234317
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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An antique oval wall mirror featuring a gilded frame decorated with beaded and egg-and-dart moulded trim.
Oval English Gilt Wall Mirror 52
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEgg-and-dart moulding, beaded trim, oval frame, moulded gesso detail

This Edwardian wall mirror from 1900 exemplifies the Grand Regency style with its distinct oval frame. The piece incorporates giltwood, glass, and composition materials finished in a rich gold colour. The ornate wooden frame displays classic egg-and-dart moulding alongside a detailed beaded trim, while retaining its original bevelled glass plate. Visible details include a smooth metallic sheen across the moulded gesso decoration and minor signs of age to the reflective surface. Measuring 89 cm by 64 cm, the mirror provides a practical scale for domestic interiors. Placed above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or hallway, the fixture reflects natural light while adding a decorative focal point to the interior space. The wall mirror works well in traditional reception rooms or bedrooms, complementing antique furnishings and classic architectural details throughout the home.

FAQs

Oval gilt mirrors gained immense popularity during the Georgian and Regency periods in England, serving as decorative focal points and functional light-reflecting accents. The gilding technique involved applying gold leaf onto carved wood or moulded composition frames to simulate solid precious metal.

Traditional construction incorporates a softwood or hardwood core, built up with gesso and moulded plaster or composition detailing, finished with water or oil gilding using thin gold leaf. The reflective surface consists of mercury-backed or silvered plate glass.

Authentic period gilt mirrors often feature hand-cut wooden backs, natural micro-cracking across the gesso layer known as craquelure, and subtle wear revealing the underlying reddish bole clay layer. The mirror glass may also exhibit slight oxidisation or dark spotting near the edges.

Positioning the mirror above a mantelpiece or contemporary sideboard creates visual contrast between historical texture and clean modern lines. Hanging it opposite a window maximises natural light and creates an illusion of expanded room dimensions.

Dust the gilded frame softly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth without applying liquid cleaners or chemical polishes, as moisture damages thin gold leaf and water-soluble gesso. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a slightly dampened cloth, ensuring liquid does not seep into the frame edges.
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