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Victorian Oval Timber Gilt Mirror with Urn Top Pediment
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Victorian Oval Timber Gilt Mirror with Urn Top Pediment

19th century
Description

A superb quality mid Victorian oval timber gilt framed mirror with original floral swags pediment c.1870. The slender timber gilt oval mirror frame with decorative plaster work border to the outer edge and breaded border to the mirror edge. Above the mirror is the original plaster pediment with gilt wire work forming the floral swags and urn to the centre; the swags falling to the sides with with a ribbon design crest to the top of each. Original quarter plate mirror glass with a bevelled edge in excellent blemish and scratch free condition. Presented in superb original condition with no damage to the gilt finish plus the original boarded back with secure fittings for wall hanging. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236822
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43936
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Description
A superb quality mid Victorian oval timber gilt framed mirror with original floral swags pediment c.1870.
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The slender timber gilt oval mirror frame with decorative plaster work border to the outer edge and breaded border to the mirror edge.
Sturmans Antiques

Above the mirror is the original plaster pediment with gilt wire work forming the floral swags and urn to the centre; the swags falling to the sides with with a ribbon design crest to the top of each. Original quarter plate mirror glass with a bevelled edge in excellent blemish and scratch free condition. Presented in superb original condition with no damage to the gilt finish plus the original boarded back with secure fittings for wall hanging. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236822
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43936
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron.
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Archive I An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron.

Victorian Oval Timber Gilt Mirror with Urn Top Pediment

Archive II An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron. View II
Archive III An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron. View III
Archive IV An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron. View IV
Archive V An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron. View V
Archive VI An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron. View VI
Archive VII An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron. View VII
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 195
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Sturmans Antiques
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron.
Victorian Oval Timber Gilt Mirror with Urn Top Pediment
Ref: SA1236822
An oval giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved urn pediment with draped ribbon swags, a beaded inner sight edge, and a decorative lower apron.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Timber
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn pediment, Ribbon bow swags, Beaded sight edge, Carved apron
  • SizeH 72.5 cm (29 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

Victorian giltwood mirrors often draw upon Neoclassical design principles, featuring symmetrical oval or rectangular silhouettes decorated with classical motifs such as urn pediments, ribbon ties, floral swags, and beaded sight edges.

These mirror frames were constructed from carved timber, often layered with gesso or plaster composition to build detailed relief work, before thin sheets of gold leaf were applied over a painted clay base.

Authentic period gilding typically displays subtle wear where the red or grey bole clay underlayer shows through the gold leaf, alongside fine crazing in the gesso and authentic oxidisation on the original mirror plate.

An oval gilt mirror creates contrast when mounted above a streamlined modern console table, over a fireplace, or in an entryway, serving as a reflective focal point that softens rigid architectural lines.

Giltwood finishes are sensitive to moisture and chemical solvents. Dusting should be executed gently with a soft feather duster or dry microfibre cloth, avoiding wet cleaning agents that could dissolve the water-gilded surface.
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