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Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece
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Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Large C1920 Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gold Statement Piece

This large antique C1920 gilt Florentine overmantle wall mirror is a quality example, featuring an elegant gilt 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 gold finish would complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house and eclectic interiors.

Features & Craftsmanship

Quality antique C1920 gilt Florentine overmantel mirror

Elegant gilt frame

Attractive gold finish

Large overmantel or wall mirror

Original bevel-edge mirror plate

Traditional craftsmanship

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Attractive age, colour and patina

Condition

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

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

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

There are no loose joints or woodworm.

There is some slight shadowing from a label on the back of the mirrored glass, which has slightly discoloured the silvering. If looked at closely, some lettering can be vaguely made out.

We would be happy to replace the mirrored glass free of charge before despatch if a customer prefers. The replacement glass would not be bevel-edged without an extra charge.

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 104cm

Width: 83cm

Depth: 10cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8992

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 C1920 gilt Florentine overmantle wall mirror combines fine craftsmanship, elegant proportions, an attractive gold finish and authentic period character, making it a decorative wall mirror suitable for traditional, country house, French, Victorian and eclectic interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Giltwood Florentine Wall Mirror to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234607
Dealers Internal Reference
8992
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Antique Large C1920 Quality Gilt Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gold Statement Piece
This large antique C1920 gilt Florentine overmantle wall mirror is a quality example, featuring an elegant gilt 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 bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood 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 gold finish would complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house and eclectic interiors.

fig 2. A rectangular bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
fig 2. Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

Features & Craftsmanship

Quality antique C1920 gilt Florentine overmantel mirror

Elegant gilt frame

Attractive gold finish

Large overmantel or wall mirror

Original bevel-edge mirror plate

Traditional craftsmanship

fig 3. A rectangular bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
fig 3. Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood 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 and colour.

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

fig 4. A rectangular bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
fig 4. Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

The bevel-edge mirror glass is in good condition overall, displaying very 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 bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
fig 5. Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

There are no loose joints or woodworm.

There is some slight shadowing from a label on the back of the mirrored glass, which has slightly discoloured the silvering. If looked at closely, some lettering can be vaguely made out.

fig 6. A rectangular bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
fig 6. Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

We would be happy to replace the mirrored glass free of charge before despatch if a customer prefers. The replacement glass would not be bevel-edged without an extra charge.

Dimensions

Overall:

Height: 104cm

Width: 83cm

Depth: 10cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8992

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 C1920 gilt Florentine overmantle wall mirror combines fine craftsmanship, elegant proportions, an attractive gold finish and authentic period character, making it a decorative wall mirror suitable for traditional, country house, French, Victorian and eclectic interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Giltwood Florentine Wall Mirror to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234607
Dealers Internal Ref
8992
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A rectangular bevelled glass mirror set within an intricately carved gold giltwood frame with openwork acanthus leaves and scrollwork.
Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece
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Florentine style mirrors are recognised for their intricate openwork carving, featuring foliage, acanthus leaves, and scrolls inspired by Italian Renaissance designs. Popularised across Europe, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, these frames were finished in rich gold leaf to create light-reflecting wall decoration.

Traditional giltwood mirrors from the early 20th century feature hand-carved timber or molded gesso over wood, coated in bole and finished with layered gold leaf. The glass plates frequently incorporated hand-cut bevelled edges to enhance light reflection and depth.

Authentic period giltwood mirrors exhibit natural age-related wear, such as subtle distress or dark oxidation on the mirror backing and minor tarnishing of the gilding. Examining the rear usually reveals hand-finished timber backboards and historic joinery rather than modern fixings.

A Florentine gilt mirror functions as a central focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table. Setting its elaborate gilded details against contemporary neutral walls or dark paint schemes creates a balanced eclectic aesthetic.

Dust delicate carved giltwood regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or an artists soft paintbrush, avoiding liquid chemical cleaners which can dissolve historic gilding or gesso. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a lightly dampened cloth, ensuring moisture does not enter the frame edge.
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