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Large Giltwood and Gesso Oval Mirror
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Large Giltwood and Gesso Oval Mirror

19th century
Description

Large giltwood and gesso oval wall mirror, circa 1900, the 84cm x 58.5cm plain oval plate within moulded frame and floral foliate scroll cresting and pendant

Measuring

Height 113cms

Width 58.5 cms

Condition

Good original gilding

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Giltwood Gesso Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09659000
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Solid timber backboard fitted into the rebate: nineteenth-century mirror construction.
Fine hairline shrinkage in the floral composition: natural drying of old gesso moulding.
Segmented timber ring visible on reverse: standard Victorian oval frame construction.
Rubbing and softening to the gilding: decades of gentle handling and dusting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237000
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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Description
Large giltwood and gesso oval wall mirror, circa 1900, the 84cm x 58.5cm plain oval plate within moulded frame and floral foliate scroll cresting and pendant

Measuring

Height 113cms

Width 58.5 cms

Condition

Good original gilding

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Giltwood Gesso Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09659000
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Solid timber backboard fitted into the rebate: nineteenth-century mirror construction.
Fine hairline shrinkage in the floral composition: natural drying of old gesso moulding.
Segmented timber ring visible on reverse: standard Victorian oval frame construction.
Rubbing and softening to the gilding: decades of gentle handling and dusting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1237000
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A large oval wall mirror with an ornate gold-gilded wood and gesso frame topped with a carved foliate crest.
Large giltwood and gesso oval mirror
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A large oval wall mirror with an ornate gold-gilded wood and gesso frame topped with a carved foliate crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate cresting, Beaded inner moulding, Gilded ornamentation
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in)

This large wall mirror belongs to the 19th century and follows the French Rococo style. The frame uses giltwood and gesso materials with a gold finish, showing good original gilding and a beaded inner moulding. Floral foliate scroll cresting and a pendant decorate the piece, alongside an ornate gold-gilded wood frame holding a plain oval plate. Measuring Height 113cms Width 58.5 cms, the mirror hangs safely using thin wire strings attached to the top. Positioning this piece in a home today works well above the mantel in a living room or reception area, matching a French Chateau design vibe. The oval shape and intricate carvings complement traditional interiors, reflecting natural light across the room. Maintenance involves simple dusting with a soft dry cloth to preserve the delicate gesso and gilded surfaces over time.

FAQs

Giltwood oval mirrors from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries feature carved wooden frames coated with gesso and gold leaf, often finished with elaborate crestings such as foliate scrolls, shells, or floral swags.

The frames were sculpted from softwoods like pine or lime, coated with gesso, which is a mixture of chalk and binder, and finished with water gilding or oil gilding using thin gold leaf.

Authentic pieces display subtle cracking along stress points in the gesso, known as craquelure, alongside hand-carved joinery, red or grey clay bole peeking through worn gilding, and original wood backboards.

Positioning a giltwood mirror above a simple console table or fireplace mantel creates a structured focal point, contrasting classic carved detailing against minimalist interior backdrops.

Avoid liquid cleaners or damp cloths, which dissolve gold leaf and gesso; instead, dust gently using a dry, soft squirrel-hair brush and maintain stable ambient humidity levels.
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