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Georgian Style Mahogany & Parcel-gilt Fretwork Wall Mirror
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Georgian Style Mahogany & Parcel-gilt Fretwork Wall Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
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An elegant George II / George III style fretwork wall mirror, crafted in rich mahogany with a hand-shaped silhouette and a gilded inner border. Features dynamic scrollwork along the top pediment and lower apron, with characteristic side ears flanking the central frame. Includes a delicate, egg-and-dart/foliate embossed gilt slip outlines the mirror plate, creating contrast against the deep warm timber. Unlike bird-crested variants, this piece relies on balanced, flowing crest lines and clean architectural proportions, making it ideal for both period Georgian townhouses and modern eclectic interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Georgian Mahogany Fretwork Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1236695
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BN2423
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An elegant George II / George III style fretwork wall mirror, crafted in rich mahogany with a hand-shaped silhouette and a gilded inner border.
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Features dynamic scrollwork along the top pediment and lower apron, with characteristic side ears flanking the central frame.
Beau Nash Bath

Includes a delicate, egg-and-dart/foliate embossed gilt slip outlines the mirror plate, creating contrast against the deep warm timber. Unlike bird-crested variants, this piece relies on balanced, flowing crest lines and clean architectural proportions, making it ideal for both period Georgian townhouses and modern eclectic interiors.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Georgian Mahogany Fretwork Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236695
Dealers Internal Ref
BN2423
Beau Nash Bath
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A Georgian style dark mahogany fretwork wall mirror featuring scroll-carved borders and a gilded inner moulding framing rectangular glass.
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Archive I A Georgian style dark mahogany fretwork wall mirror featuring scroll-carved borders and a gilded inner moulding framing rectangular glass.

Georgian Style Mahogany & Parcel-gilt Fretwork Wall Mirror

Archive II A Georgian style dark mahogany fretwork wall mirror featuring scroll-carved borders and a gilded inner moulding framing rectangular glass. View II
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A Georgian style dark mahogany fretwork wall mirror featuring scroll-carved borders and a gilded inner moulding framing rectangular glass.
Georgian Style Mahogany & Parcel-Gilt Fretwork Wall Mirror
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A Georgian style dark mahogany fretwork wall mirror featuring scroll-carved borders and a gilded inner moulding framing rectangular glass.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScroll fretwork, Parcel-gilt slip, Eared corners, Pediment cresting
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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Georgian fretwork mirrors feature a distinctive silhouette crafted from shaped wooden borders, popularised during the eighteenth century by cabinetmakers such as Thomas Chippendale. They typically combine scroll-cut outlines with gilded architectural slips framing central mirror glass.

These mirrors are predominantly constructed from dense woods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring parcel-gilt details where selective areas of moulding or carved crests receive gold leaf gilding over a gesso base.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut scrollwork with subtle irregularities, original silvered glass with minor de-silvering, and hand-planed secondary timber backboards secured with wrought iron fasteners.

Position the mirror above a contemporary console table or hallway radiator cover to create visual balance between traditional woodwork and modern clean lines. The rich mahogany tone pairs effectively with neutral or deep paint shades.

Dust the wooden frame gently using a clean, dry microfibre cloth, taking care around delicate gilt slip mouldings. Avoid liquid cleaners or solvents on gilded surfaces, and apply glass cleaner strictly to a cloth rather than spraying directly onto the glass.
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