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A Fine George III Gilt-wood Pier Mirror
For sale by W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €4,505     $4,890
£3,850
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Fine George III Gilt-wood Pier Mirror

18th century
Description

A fine George III gilt-wood pier mirror With inverted breakfront pediment and central swag crest above two sectional plates, flanked by Corinthian half pilasters. The mirror is in good and original condition and retains its original gilding and mercury silvered plates. 1650mm high, 920mm wide and 75mm deep. English. Circa 1785.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1239078
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Description
A fine George III gilt-wood pier mirror With inverted breakfront pediment and central swag crest above two sectional plates, flanked by Corinthian half pilasters.
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The mirror is in good and original condition and retains its original gilding and mercury silvered plates.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

1650mm high, 920mm wide and 75mm deep. English. Circa 1785.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239078
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate.
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Archive I A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate.

A Fine George III Gilt-wood Pier Mirror

Archive II A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate. View II
Archive III A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate. View III
Archive IV A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate. View IV
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate.
A fine George III gilt-wood pier mirror
Ref: SA1239078
A tall rectangular George III giltwood pier mirror with fluted pilasters, a central drapery swag frieze, and a two-section mirror plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, drapery swags, classical rosettes
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

A George III gilt-wood pier mirror dates to the 18th century and is made of giltwood with a gold leaf finish over glass. The tall rectangular piece has an inverted breakfront pediment above a central drapery swag frieze, flanked by Corinthian half pilasters with classical rosettes, fluted columns, and a two-section mirror plate. Visible details include wear and foxing on the mercury silvered mirror plates, aged gold leaf surface textures, and carved detailing along the frieze. Measuring 165 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, the mirror functions well on a narrow wall space in an entrance hall or living room.

FAQs

A George III pier mirror is a tall, rectangular mirror crafted during the reign of King George III in Britain, characterised by symmetrical neoclassical proportions, giltwood frames, and classical architectural elements such as pilasters, friezes, and festoons.

Georgian frames were typically carved from pine or lime wood, coated with gesso, and finished using water gilding with gold leaf, often housing hand-blown mercury glass plates.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery on the back pine framing, natural oxidisation or foxing on the glass, and minor surface wear revealing the underlying red or yellow bole clay beneath the gold leaf.

Position the mirror on a narrow accent wall, between two windows, or above a hallway console table to enhance vertical proportions and reflect ambient room light.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical sprays that dissolve gesso, and clean the glass with a lightly damp cotton cloth without touching the gilded edges.
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