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Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece
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for sale €2,862     $3,106
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Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantel Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

This large antique 19th-century gilt Florentine overmantel wall mirror is a fine-quality example, featuring an elegant giltwood frame with attractive age, colour and patina. Full of character, it combines traditional craftsmanship with authentic period appeal and would make an impressive decorative feature in the right setting.

This large antique wall mirror would work well in a hallway, living room, dining room, bedroom or entrance hall. Its classic proportions and aged gilt finish would complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house and eclectic interiors.

Features & Craftsmanship

Fine quality antique 19th-century gilt Florentine overmantel mirror

Authentic antique gilt frame

Elegant gilt finish

Large overmantel or wall mirror

Original mirror plate

Traditional craftsmanship

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Attractive age, colour and patina

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, displaying attractive age, colour and patina.

The frame has historic knocks, marks, cracks, losses, sympathetic touch-ups and age-related repairs consistent with genuine period furniture.

The bevel edge mirror glass is in good condition overall, displaying light oxidation, speckles, sparkles, shadowing, minor scratches and other age-related imperfections. These features are consistent with its age and originality.

There are some historic extinct woodworm holes, which have been treated for good measure.

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 106cm

Width: 71cm

Depth: 12cm

Visible mirror plate – maximum dimensions:

Height: 64cm

Width: 44cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8994

Includes our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

Professionally packed to help ensure safe delivery

This large antique 19th-century gilt Florentine overmantel wall mirror combines fine craftsmanship, elegant proportions and authentic period character, making it an attractive decorative wall mirror for traditional, country house, French, Victorian and eclectic interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilt Florentine Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234604
Dealers Internal Reference
8994
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantel Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece
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This large antique 19th-century gilt Florentine overmantel wall mirror is a fine-quality example, featuring an elegant giltwood frame with attractive age, colour and patina.
Prior and Willis

Full of character, it combines traditional craftsmanship with authentic period appeal and would make an impressive decorative feature in the right setting.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring a carved openwork giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus leaves.
fig 1. Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

This large antique wall mirror would work well in a hallway, living room, dining room, bedroom or entrance hall. Its classic proportions and aged gilt finish would complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house and eclectic interiors.

fig 2. A rectangular 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring a carved openwork giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus leaves.
fig 2. Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

Features & Craftsmanship

Fine quality antique 19th-century gilt Florentine overmantel mirror

Authentic antique gilt frame

Elegant gilt finish

Large overmantel or wall mirror

Original mirror plate

Traditional craftsmanship

fig 3. A rectangular 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring a carved openwork giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus leaves.
fig 3. Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Attractive age, colour and patina

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, displaying attractive age, colour and patina.

The frame has historic knocks, marks, cracks, losses, sympathetic touch-ups and age-related repairs consistent with genuine period furniture.

fig 4. A rectangular 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring a carved openwork giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus leaves.
fig 4. Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

The bevel edge mirror glass is in good condition overall, displaying light oxidation, speckles, sparkles, shadowing, minor scratches and other age-related imperfections. These features are consistent with its age and originality.

fig 5. A rectangular 19th-century Florentine wall mirror featuring a carved openwork giltwood frame with scrolling acanthus leaves.
fig 5. Antique Large 19th Century Fine Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

There are some historic extinct woodworm holes, which have been treated for good measure.

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 106cm

Width: 71cm

Depth: 12cm

Visible mirror plate – maximum dimensions:

Height: 64cm

Width: 44cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8994

Includes our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

Professionally packed to help ensure safe delivery

This large antique 19th-century gilt Florentine overmantel wall mirror combines fine craftsmanship, elegant proportions and authentic period character, making it an attractive decorative wall mirror for traditional, country house, French, Victorian and eclectic interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilt Florentine Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234604
Dealers Internal Ref
8994
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Norfolk
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Florentine mirrors are characterised by hand-carved openwork wooden frames featuring scrolling acanthus leaves, cartouches, and floral motifs, typically finished with gold leaf gilding originating from Florentine design traditions.

These mirrors were constructed from carved timber bases coated with gesso, followed by bole preparation and thin sheets of applied gold leaf, housing silvered glass plates.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature carved timber construction visible from the reverse, traditional joinery, gentle wear or red bole showing through worn gilding, and age marks in the mirror glass silvering.

Position the mirror above a simple fireplace mantelpiece, entry console table, or neutral sideboard to create a structural focal point that contrasts period detail with contemporary architecture.

Dust the detailed carving gently using a dry, soft ostrich feather duster or dry artists brush, avoiding water, cleaning sprays, or liquid polishes that dissolve gesso and strip gilding.
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