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Superb Large Continental Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror
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Superb Large Continental Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror

19th century
Description

Wonderfull large Continental carved giltwood landscape overmantle or sideboard mirror, mid 19th century and in good condition having aged gracefully.

Important to note, this mirror is decorated with solid carved wood mouldings, there are no plaster mouldings to this frame which is quite remarkable really, and none missing.

The original gilt finish has mellowed well giving just the right amount of wear, certainly a Country House scale and finish.

The mirror glass itself is clear of blemish or foxing too.

This mirror frame is intended to hang “landscape” as shown.

Measurements:

Very decorative and newly upholstered late Regency William IV period three seater size scroll end sofa with carved lions masks and paw feet to the shaped legs. Circa 1830 and in great condition.

Being fully reupholstered, it is now once again and very useable and comfortable sofa, but also a real statement piece in the William Morris quilted finish.

Super quality and in good original condition.

Measuring:

Height 43" / 110cm

Width 56 1/2" / 144cm

Depth of frame 2 1/2" / 7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241321
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I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

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Description
Wonderfull large Continental carved giltwood landscape overmantle or sideboard mirror, mid 19th century and in good condition having aged gracefully.
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Important to note, this mirror is decorated with solid carved wood mouldings, there are no plaster mouldings to this frame which is quite remarkable really, and none missing.
Tom Scott Antiques
fig 1. A large horizontal rectangular mirror featuring an intricately carved giltwood frame with classical urn, floral, and leaf motifs.
fig 1. Superb Large Continental Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror

The original gilt finish has mellowed well giving just the right amount of wear, certainly a Country House scale and finish.

The mirror glass itself is clear of blemish or foxing too.

This mirror frame is intended to hang “landscape” as shown.

fig 2. A large horizontal rectangular mirror featuring an intricately carved giltwood frame with classical urn, floral, and leaf motifs.
fig 2. Superb Large Continental Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror

Measurements:

Very decorative and newly upholstered late Regency William IV period three seater size scroll end sofa with carved lions masks and paw feet to the shaped legs. Circa 1830 and in great condition.

fig 3. A large horizontal rectangular mirror featuring an intricately carved giltwood frame with classical urn, floral, and leaf motifs.
fig 3. Superb Large Continental Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror

Being fully reupholstered, it is now once again and very useable and comfortable sofa, but also a real statement piece in the William Morris quilted finish.

Super quality and in good original condition.

Measuring:

Height 43" / 110cm

Width 56 1/2" / 144cm

Depth of frame 2 1/2" / 7cm

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241321
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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A large horizontal rectangular mirror featuring an intricately carved giltwood frame with classical urn, floral, and leaf motifs.
Superb large Continental carved giltwood landscape mirror
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A large horizontal rectangular mirror featuring an intricately carved giltwood frame with classical urn, floral, and leaf motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Corner rosettes, Urn carving, Beaded border
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 144 cm (57 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This large nineteenth-century Continental landscape overmantle mirror exhibits a French Neoclassical style executed in gold-finished giltwood and gesso over glass. The rectangular frame displays solid carved wood mouldings without plaster decoration, incorporating corner rosettes, urn carvings, acanthus leaf motifs, and a beaded border along the inner and outer edges. The original gilt finish shows a mellowed appearance with authentic aged wear, and the mirror glass remains clear without blemish or foxing. It measures 110 cm high, 144 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Designed to hang horizontally, this statement piece suits placement above a mantelpiece or sideboard in a principal reception room or hallway. The substantial Country House scale provides a strong focal point while reflecting light around the interior space.

FAQs

Continental Neoclassical giltwood mirrors originated in mainland Europe during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, featuring symmetrical carved wooden frames inspired by classical antiquity, embellished with leaf gold applied over a gesso base.

These frames are constructed from carved softwood or hardwood timbers, coated with layers of gesso plaster, and finished with gold leaf using oil or water gilding techniques around a silvered glass mirror plate.

Authentic period gilding typically displays natural wear showing the reddish or grey clay bole beneath, subtle hairline cracking in the underlying gesso, and uneven oxidation or foxing on the glass plate.

A large horizontal mirror is suited to placement directly above a living room fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or hallway console table to reflect natural light and enhance spatial depth.

Dust the carved giltwood gently with a dry, soft bristle brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaning solvents that dissolve gesso and gold leaf, while cleaning the glass with a damp microfibre cloth.
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