Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror 19th Century

Name: Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237105
Price: 1780 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
ColourGold
MotifsFluted pilasters, Ball decoration, Tripartite plate, Corner roundels
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Originating in early 19th-century Britain, Regency overmantel mirrors are designed with low, wide proportions to sit above fireplace hearths. They frequently incorporate classical architectural features such as fluted pilasters, ball-moulded cornices, and divided glass sections.

These mirrors were constructed using softwoods like pine or lime, carved with decorative detail, and coated with layers of gesso. Thin sheets of gold leaf were applied over clay bole to create the gilded finish, framing mercury-silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved wooden joinery, original slotted iron backboards, and red or yellow clay bole showing through worn areas of gilding. The glass often exhibits subtle dark spotting or greyish oxidisation indicative of historical mercury mirroring techniques.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace mantle or mount it above a hallway console table to anchor a room scheme. The reflective multi-plate design helps bounce natural light across a living room or formal dining space.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry brush to avoid lifting delicate gold leaf. Clean the glass plates with a lightly dampened microfibre cloth, taking care not to let moisture seep into the frame joints or touch the gilt surface.

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