Georgian Fret Mirror 18th Century

Name: Georgian Fret Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236370
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFret-carved scrollwork, crest pediment, molded inner frame, foxed mirror plate
SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Georgian mahogany wall mirror presents a warm brown timber tone with a distinct fine-grained finish and a classic English Country House aesthetic. The piece displays decorative fret-carved scrollwork along the shaped upper crest pediment and the lower apron, framing a vertical rectangular mirror plate. A molded reeded inner frame borders the glass, which exhibits extensive atmospheric foxing, dark age spots, and silvering loss across the surface. The traditional fretwork features curved cut-outs and symmetrical scroll details flanking both sides of the plate, accentuating the antique character of the wall-hanging furniture. Measuring 64 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the mirror plate reflects indistinct shapes and mottled textures from the aged backing. In a modern home, this wall mirror suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living space to add period style and historic detail to an interior wall arrangement.

FAQs

A Georgian fret mirror is a wall-mounted glass mirror from the 18th century featuring a flat timber frame decorated with scrollwork or pierced fretwork shapes, heavily influenced by Thomas Chippendale designs.

These mirrors were constructed using native dark hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, paired with hand-cut glass plates backed with mercury and tin amalgams.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber backing boards, lap-jointed corner construction, and natural oxidisation or foxing pattern variations across the mirror glass.

Position the mirror above a timber sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece to create visual height and reflect light in contemporary entryways or dining areas.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly, ensuring moisture or liquid cleaners do not contact the antique mirror plate or unsealed rear timber.

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Georgian Fret Mirror