Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror 18th Century

Name: Petit Georgian Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241265
Price: 350 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Georgian Mahogany Fret Work Mirror

18th Century

Georgian Mahogany Mirror

18th Century

Georgian Style Fretwork Mirror

Victorian

Mahogany Fretwork Pier Mirror

Georgian

Large Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror

Georgian

Victorian Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Wall Mirror, Circa 1880

1880

Large Antique Oval Wall Mirror

1900

Large Mahogany Sectional Mirror

1920

Antique Round Wall Mirror. Decorative Wood Victorian Foxed Mirror Plate.

19th Century

A Truly Wonderful & Certainly Unusual 19th Century Mahogany Framed Wall Mirror.

19th Century

Victorian Mahogany Carved Wall Mirror

1900

African Mahogany Mirror Circa 1850

19th Century

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Gilt Wood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFretwork scrollwork, Gilded bird crest, Moulded frame
SizeH 61.5 cm (24 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This 18th century Georgian wall mirror is constructed from dark brown mahogany with a glass plate and a gilded bird crest. The piece takes an unusual small size measuring 61.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, and shows a pierced fretwork scrollwork frame surrounding a moulded frame. The carved wooden crest at the top features a gilded bird finish. Suitable for placement in a narrow wall space, this English country house accessory brings period character to a home interior. It functions as a wall mirror ready for display in settings such as a hallway, bedroom, or living area to complement traditional decor.

FAQs

A Georgian fretwork wall mirror, popular in the 18th century, features shaped scrolling cutouts along the outer timber frame, often topped with a carved or gilded crest motif such as a bird.

These mirrors were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany or walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut fretwork aprons and pediments, occasionally adorned with gilded plaster or carved wooden motifs.

Authentic 18th-century examples typically display hand-sawn timber backing, mercury glass silvering showing natural foxing, and fine hand-carved fretwork detail without modern machine marks.

Small Georgian mirrors function well placed above a console table in an entryway, positioned within a gallery wall, or hung in narrow alcoves to add depth and historical character.

Clean the wooden frame using a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically in the direction of the wood grain, while avoiding harsh glass cleaners that could seep into the silvered backing.

Millers Antiques

Petit Georgian Wall Mirror