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Pair of Water Gilded Mirrors, C.1910
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Pair of Water Gilded Mirrors, C.1910

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine and elegant pair of giltwood mirrors dating from c1910. Very good quality water-gilding, genuine gold leaf, which has gently worn to show the attractive pale red base colour through the gold leaf. A nice contrast between the burnish main panels and the matt foliage corners. Both mirror plates are original and fully bevelled, with only light foxing to the silvering. Original backing boards and hanging chains. Very usable size of 75 cm x 48 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Gilded Octagonal Wall Mirrors to the 1910s.

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SA1238067
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A fine and elegant pair of giltwood mirrors dating from c1910.
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Very good quality water-gilding, genuine gold leaf, which has gently worn to show the attractive pale red base colour through the gold leaf.
Fine Antique Mirrors

A nice contrast between the burnish main panels and the matt foliage corners. Both mirror plates are original and fully bevelled, with only light foxing to the silvering. Original backing boards and hanging chains. Very usable size of 75 cm x 48 cm.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated these Gilded Octagonal Wall Mirrors to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238067
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Fine Antique Mirrors
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Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Archive I A pair of octagonal Edwardian wall mirrors with water-gilded frames and bevelled glass.

Pair of Water Gilded Mirrors, C.1910

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A pair of octagonal Edwardian wall mirrors with water-gilded frames and bevelled glass.
Pair of Water Gilded Mirrors, c.1910
Ref: SA1238067
A pair of octagonal Edwardian wall mirrors with water-gilded frames and bevelled glass.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGold Leaf, Gesso, Mirror Glass, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsClipped corners, Bevelled glass, Moulded edges, Water gilding
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Water gilded mirrors from the early 20th century frequently feature geometric profiles, such as octagonal or clipped-corner shapes, decorated with delicate moulded details inspired by Neoclassical and French design.

Water gilding involves coating a wooden frame with layers of gesso and coloured clay bole, onto which thin sheets of gold leaf are applied using a water-based solution before being burnished with an agate stone.

Authentic water gilding typically displays areas where the reddish or grey clay bole beneath the leaf shows through wear, along with a distinct, brilliant shine where the gold leaf was agate-burnished.

A pair of matching wall mirrors can be hung symmetrically on either side of a central feature, such as a fireplace alcove, window, or piece of art, to improve natural light and visual balance.

Water gilded frames must be dry dusted using a soft feather duster or gentle brush; water and liquid cleaning solutions should be avoided, as moisture dissolves the traditional water-soluble size underneath the gold leaf.
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