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19th Century Ebonised Antique Shop Fitting Mirror
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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19th Century Ebonised Antique Shop Fitting Mirror

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19th Century Ebonised Antique Shop Fitting Mirror

A good quality English antique shop fitting wall mirror that has a moulded frame with an ebonised finish. Complete with the wonderful original mirror plate and original pine backboards. In very good condition. Can be hung both portrait and landscape ways. English, dating to around 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 135cm (53.57")

Width: 91cm (36.11")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebonised Shop Fitting Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1241587
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19th Century Ebonised Antique Shop Fitting Mirror
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A good quality English antique shop fitting wall mirror that has a moulded frame with an ebonised finish.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Complete with the wonderful original mirror plate and original pine backboards. In very good condition. Can be hung both portrait and landscape ways. English, dating to around 1870.

Dimensions

Height: 135cm (53.57")

Width: 91cm (36.11")

Depth: 3cm (1.19")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Ebonised Shop Fitting Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241587
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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Large 19th-century rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and patinated glass mirror.
19th Century Ebonised Antique Shop Fitting Mirror
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Large 19th-century rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and patinated glass mirror.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Timber, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsEbonised frame, Rectangular profile, Foxed mirror glass

This nineteenth-century English shop fitting wall mirror belongs to the Victorian period. It comprises a rectangular moulded frame finished in black ebonised timber enclosing original foxed glass mirror plate and original pine backboards. The piece shows visible age through darker patination patches on the reflective surface and a simple linear profile along the framing. Measuring 135 cm high by 91 cm wide and 3 cm deep, the mirror hangs in either portrait or landscape orientation. In a contemporary interior, this functional furnishing serves practical dressing or decorative purposes in hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces. The neutral dark finish integrates smoothly with diverse interior design schemes, while the generous proportions provide substantial reflection and visual expansion within the room.

FAQs

Shop fitting mirrors were large-scale commercial mirrors utilised in Victorian haberdasheries, tailors, and retail establishments during the 19th century. Ebonising involved staining timber a dark black shade to imitate ebony, providing a distinct frame that suited both commercial display and residential settings.

These mirrors typically feature softwood or hardwood frames treated with dark ebonised stains or black lacquers. The reflective glass was traditionally backed with silver or mercury solutions, which develop natural patination and foxing over time.

Authentic 19th-century examples often exhibit mercury silvering age marks, known as foxing, alongside heavy pine backing boards and traditional joinery. The frame will usually display wear to the ebonised finish on high-contact edges, exposing the lighter underlying timber.

A large ebonised mirror functions effectively as a focal point in a hallway, leaning against a wall or mounted above a console table. The dark frame creates visual contrast against light plaster walls while reflecting light to increase room brightness.

Dust the ebonised frame regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent scratching. Avoid harsh liquid solvents on ebonised wood finishes, and apply dedicated glass cleaner sparingly to a cloth rather than spraying directly onto antique mirror glass.
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