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Huge 19thc English Mirror
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Huge 19thc English Mirror

19th century
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English 19thc , large 6ft high and 3ft wide , very decorative mirror , purchased from an estate sale from a country estate in West Sussex , decorative scrolling , velvet backing and bevelled plate .

English : 19thc

Approx measurements:

Height : 180

Width : 100cm

UK delivery £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Oval Wall Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09716568
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Fine cracking across the composition ornament: natural shrinkage of old compo.
White gesso ground exposed at lower edges: traditional moulded composition work.
Bevelled border to the oval plate: typical nineteenth-century mirror glass.
Aged velvet ground behind fretwork: fabric settled and faded over time.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245224
Description
English 19thc , large 6ft high and 3ft wide , very decorative mirror , purchased from an estate sale from a country estate in West Sussex , decorative scrolling , velvet backing and bevelled plate .

English : 19thc

Approx measurements:

Height : 180

Width : 100cm

UK delivery £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Oval Wall Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09716568
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Fine cracking across the composition ornament: natural shrinkage of old compo.
White gesso ground exposed at lower edges: traditional moulded composition work.
Bevelled border to the oval plate: typical nineteenth-century mirror glass.
Aged velvet ground behind fretwork: fabric settled and faded over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245224
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A large nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring an intricate carved wooden frame decorated with an urn finial, scrolling foliage, and a lattice border.
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Archive I A large nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring an intricate carved wooden frame decorated with an urn finial, scrolling foliage, and a lattice border.

Huge 19thc English Mirror

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A large nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring an intricate carved wooden frame decorated with an urn finial, scrolling foliage, and a lattice border.
Huge 19thc English mirror
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A large nineteenth-century oval wall mirror featuring an intricate carved wooden frame decorated with an urn finial, scrolling foliage, and a lattice border.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical Revival
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsUrn finial, Acanthus scrollwork, Lattice border, Floral rosettes

This large nineteenth-century wall mirror belongs to the Victorian period and exemplifies the Neoclassical Revival style with English Country House charm. The warm brown frame combines carved wood and composition elements, complemented by a velvet backing and a bevelled glass plate. The piece is intensely decorative, displaying an elaborate composition of an urn finial, detailed acanthus scrollwork, repetitive floral rosettes, and a pierced lattice border framing the central oval mirror. Surface wear, subtle abrasions, and gentle tonal variations mark the aged timber finish. Measuring 180 cm in height and 100 cm in width, the mirror is substantial in scale and presence. In a modern interior, this imposing piece finds a natural home above a living room mantelpiece, in a grand hallway, or mounted on a principal bedroom wall to reflect light and add architectural interest. The warm timber tones and intricate detailing coordinate effortlessly with period properties, traditional drawing rooms, or eclectic spaces seeking a focal point with genuine historical character.

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Nineteenth-century Neoclassical mirrors typically feature symmetrical oval profiles adorned with classical architectural details. Common decorative elements include top crestings with urns or flaming torches, acanthus leaf scrollwork, and geometric lattice or beaded inner borders.

Frames from this era were primarily constructed from carved hardwoods such as pine, walnut, or mahogany, often layered with composition plaster for fine ornament details. The mirror plates were formed using traditional silvered or mercury glass.

Authentic period mirrors generally exhibit hand-cut wooden backing boards, age-related oxidation or light foxing on the glass plate, and natural wear patterns along the carved high points of the frame timber or gilding.

A substantial carved mirror works exceptionally well as a focal point positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or entryway console table. The ornate wood carvings provide texture and historical contrast against contemporary painted walls.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber duster. Avoid applying liquid cleaners or water directly to the wooden frame, and clean the glass plate carefully using a cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner, ensuring no moisture touches the frame.
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