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18th Century George II Carved Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror.
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for sale €19,305     $20,955
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18th Century George II Carved Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror.

18th century
Description

This imposing 18th-century George II overmantel mirror is framed in richly carved, giltwood ornament, its tall rectangular plate enclosed by delicate foliate borders and scrolling mouldings. A theatrical crest crowns the composition: a serene, mask-like face rises before a dramatic fan-shaped shell, flanked by curling acanthus and pierced scrolls. At either end, expressive bearded masks appear amid curling foliage, lending the carving a playful, almost fantastical character. Floral swags sweep inward from the upper corners, gathered in generous rosettes and spilling into leaves, blossoms and ribbons. The sides are embellished with cascading garlands, fruit and further foliate sprays, while the stepped shoulders and lower rail carry intricate repeating motifs. The warm, burnished gilding catches the light across the deeply modelled relief, making this exuberant mirror a striking focal point above a mantel.

(Later mirror plate)

Batch 90 65244 SSZZE

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this George II Giltwood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245327
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002840
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Description
This imposing 18th-century George II overmantel mirror is framed in richly carved, giltwood ornament, its tall rectangular plate enclosed by delicate foliate borders and scrolling mouldings.
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A theatrical crest crowns the composition: a serene, mask-like face rises before a dramatic fan-shaped shell, flanked by curling acanthus and pierced scrolls.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

At either end, expressive bearded masks appear amid curling foliage, lending the carving a playful, almost fantastical character. Floral swags sweep inward from the upper corners, gathered in generous rosettes and spilling into leaves, blossoms and ribbons. The sides are embellished with cascading garlands, fruit and further foliate sprays, while the stepped shoulders and lower rail carry intricate repeating motifs. The warm, burnished gilding catches the light across the deeply modelled relief, making this exuberant mirror a striking focal point above a mantel.

(Later mirror plate)

Batch 90 65244 SSZZE

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this George II Giltwood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245327
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002840
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate.

18th Century George II Carved Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror.

Archive II An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate. View X
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate.
18th Century George II carved gilt wood overmantel mirror.
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An 18th-century George II carved giltwood mirror frame featuring a detailed cresting with a central mask, floral festoons, and moulded border enclosing a rectangular mirror plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialGiltwood, Mirrored Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCentral mask cresting, Floral swags, Egg and dart moulding, Scallop shell motif
  • SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Produced in Britain during the reign of King George II between 1727 and 1760, these mirrors feature hand-carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf, incorporating Baroque, Rococo, and Palladian architectural design elements.

Carvers sculpted intricate motifs into softwoods such as pine or lime, applied multiple coats of gesso plaster, and laid thin sheets of gold leaf over a coloured clay bole base before hand-burnishing.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery on the reverse, natural surface wear showing red or grey bole beneath the gilding, and original mercury glass plates with minor spot oxidisation.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace mantelpiece or a sleek contemporary console table to establish a central focal point that contrasts historical carving with clean modern lines.

Lightly clear dust using a soft dry brush or ostrich feather duster, avoiding water, liquid polishes, or chemical cleansers that dissolve water-gilded gesso layers.
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