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Early Nineteenth Century Giltwood Mirror
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for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Early Nineteenth Century Giltwood Mirror

18th century
Description

Handsome early nineteenth century giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror with reeded pilasters and exuberantly carved acanthus leaf decoration to the corners. Circa 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Declaration

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1237795
Dealers Internal Reference
2486
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Description
Handsome early nineteenth century giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror with reeded pilasters and exuberantly carved acanthus leaf decoration to the corners. Circa 1820
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Date of Manufacture

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237795
Dealers Internal Ref
2486
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2012

A.j. O'sullivan antiques are dealers in fine art and antiques.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the A J O'Sullivan Antiques Profile Page

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Early Nineteenth Century Giltwood Mirror

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A J O'Sullivan Antiques

A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Telephone 07932 073275
Location
Hemswell Antique Centres
Caenby Corner Estate
Hemswell Cliff
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/aosullivan
Verified Since Feb 2012
Items For Sale 12
Items Sold 433
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
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Location: Hemswell Antique Centres, Caenby Corner Estate, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ, United Kingdom,
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A nineteenth-century rectangular giltwood mirror featuring fluted side columns topped with carved acanthus leaf capitals.
Early Nineteenth Century Giltwood Mirror
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A nineteenth-century rectangular giltwood mirror featuring fluted side columns topped with carved acanthus leaf capitals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf capitals, Fluted pilasters, Moulded frame
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 131 cm (52 in)

FAQs

Early nineteenth-century giltwood mirrors from the Regency and Empire periods typically feature classical architectural elements, such as fluted side columns, pilasters, and carved acanthus leaf capitals. They were constructed using carved wood frames coated in gesso and finished with hand-applied gold leaf.

These mirrors were framed using carved softwoods, such as pine or lime, layered with a gesso preparation made from chalk and animal glue. Red or grey clay bole was applied prior to water gilding with gold leaf, while the mirror plate comprised silvered or mercury-backed glass.

Authentic giltwood displays natural wear where the underlying clay bole or wood shows through high points, a condition known as rubbing. Original mirror glass from this era frequently exhibits slight optical distortion, greyish tones, or localised oxidisation spots known as foxing.

A landscape giltwood mirror functions effectively when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or entrance hallway console table. The metallic gold finish provides visual contrast against contemporary neutral or dark paint schemes.

Giltwood frames should be dusted regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or dry microfibre cloth. Water and liquid cleaning solvents must be avoided, as moisture dissolves the water-soluble gesso base beneath the delicate gold leaf.
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