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19th Century Giltwood Mirror
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19th Century Giltwood Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
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19th century giltwood mirror of architectural form, the rectangular pediment above a pair of half columns with acanthus leaf moulding

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236697
Dealers Internal Reference
BN2464
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Description
19th century giltwood mirror of architectural form, the rectangular pediment above a pair of half columns with acanthus leaf moulding
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236697
Dealers Internal Ref
BN2464
Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2022

Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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A 19th-century giltwood wall mirror featuring an architectural breakfront cornice, acanthus leaf carved column pilasters, an ebonised inner slip, and foxed mirror glass.
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Archive I A 19th-century giltwood wall mirror featuring an architectural breakfront cornice, acanthus leaf carved column pilasters, an ebonised inner slip, and foxed mirror glass.

19th Century Giltwood Mirror

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Beau Nash Bath
Telephone 07535 137808
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28 - 31 Brock Street
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Somerset
BA1 2LN
United kingdom
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Beau Nash Bath
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A 19th-century giltwood wall mirror featuring an architectural breakfront cornice, acanthus leaf carved column pilasters, an ebonised inner slip, and foxed mirror glass.
19th century giltwood mirror
Ref: SA1236697
A 19th-century giltwood wall mirror featuring an architectural breakfront cornice, acanthus leaf carved column pilasters, an ebonised inner slip, and foxed mirror glass.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBreakfront cornice, Acanthus leaf carvings, Column pilasters, Ebonised inner slip
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Architectural giltwood mirrors from the 19th century are characterised by design elements drawn from classical Greek and Roman architecture, such as breakfront cornices, pediment tops, pilasters, and carved acanthus leaves. They frequently incorporate an ebonised inner slip framing the mirror plate to create contrast against the gilded wood finish.

These frames were typically constructed from pine or lime wood, shaped and carved by hand, and coated with layers of gesso (a mixture of plaster and glue). Thin leaves of genuine gold leaf were then applied over a clay base using water gilding techniques, accompanied by ebonised wooden slips and early mercury-backed or silvered glass plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of natural aging, including fine surface cracking (craquelure) in the gesso, light wear to the gold leaf revealing the reddish clay bolus underneath, and natural foxing or oxidisation marks on the glass plate. The rear construction usually features hand-sawn timber backing boards held by period nails.

Positioning an architectural giltwood mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or a minimalist console table provides an effective focal point. The contrast between warm gold leaf and neutral wall paint creates depth, bridging classical architectural proportions with modern interior styling.

Dust the giltwood frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths, as water can dissolve traditional water-gilding glue bases. Glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the glass to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame edge and damaging the gilding.
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