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Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror
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Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror

19th century
Description

An exceptionally beautiful and very large antique Italian 18th century gilt wood mirror, dating from around the 1780-1800 period.

It is a very impressive size, and of incredibly high quality, the frame is carved from solid wood and has incredibly beautiful details depicting grapes and vine leaves. This would have been designed as an overmantel mirror for a room with very high ceilings, but it is equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

We have had the gilt wood frame revived and restored by a master gilder, the solid plinth base has been replaced, it was copied exactly as the original was, it’s made from stained solid oak. There is some incredibly minor wear and spotting to the silvered backing of the mirror. Overall this is in superb condition for its age.

Width – 66 inches , 168 cm

Depth – 7 inches , 18 cm

Height – 82 inches , 208 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235674
Dealers Internal Reference
13515
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An exceptionally beautiful and very large antique Italian 18th century gilt wood mirror, dating from around the 1780-1800 period.
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It is a very impressive size, and of incredibly high quality, the frame is carved from solid wood and has incredibly beautiful details depicting grapes and vine leaves.
Marylebone Antiques

This would have been designed as an overmantel mirror for a room with very high ceilings, but it is equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

fig 1. An 18th-century Italian giltwood mirror with an arched top and an intricately carved frame detailing grapevines and cluster motifs.
fig 1. Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror

We have had the gilt wood frame revived and restored by a master gilder, the solid plinth base has been replaced, it was copied exactly as the original was, it’s made from stained solid oak. There is some incredibly minor wear and spotting to the silvered backing of the mirror. Overall this is in superb condition for its age.

Width – 66 inches , 168 cm

Depth – 7 inches , 18 cm

Height – 82 inches , 208 cm

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235674
Dealers Internal Ref
13515
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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An 18th-century Italian giltwood mirror with an arched top and an intricately carved frame detailing grapevines and cluster motifs.
Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGrapevine motifs, Foliate carving, Arched cresting
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

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Italian giltwood mirrors of the 18th century are distinguished by their expressive wood carving, featuring asymmetrical Rococo scrollwork, botanical motifs, and architectural crestings coated in traditional gold leaf.

These mirrors were crafted from hand-carved softwoods, coated with layers of gesso and clay bole, then gilded with thin sheets of real gold leaf before fitting with hand-blown silvered mirror glass.

Authentic period giltwood often shows subtle red or yellow clay bole beneath areas of natural surface wear, faint seam lines between gold leaf squares, and irregular hand-carved tooling marks on the timber backing.

Positioning an ornate giltwood mirror above a contemporary console or fireplace creates a high-contrast focal point, drawing light across the room while harmonising historic texture with clean modern lines.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster; water and liquid cleaners should never be applied directly to gilded surfaces as moisture dissolves the underlying gesso binder.
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