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Pair of Antique Victorian Giltwood Girandole Wall Mirrors
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Pair of Antique Victorian Giltwood Girandole Wall Mirrors

19th century
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A magnificent and highly decorative pair of antique Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors, displaying the elaborate ornamentation and elegance associated with the Rococo Revival movement of the 19th century.

These splendid mirrors feature beautifully shaped oval mirror plates surrounded by richly ornamented gilt frames, adorned with intricate scrolling foliage, floral garlands, pierced decoration and impressive decorative crests incorporating classical shell and floral motifs.

Of particular note are the wonderfully elaborate lower sections, each featuring three elegant candle sconces supported by sweeping scrollwork and finely detailed acanthus leaf decoration. Originally designed to reflect and enhance candlelight, girandole mirrors were highly fashionable decorative furnishings in grand Victorian interiors, combining practicality with exceptional visual appeal.

The intricate ornamentation, beautifully balanced proportions and rich gilt finish give these mirrors a particularly luxurious appearance. Their matching design makes them especially desirable as a pair, creating a striking symmetrical display above console tables, on either side of a fireplace or within an elegant entrance hall or drawing room.

A truly splendid pair of Victorian Rococo Revival mirrors, combining decorative grandeur with timeless elegance. Their impressive craftsmanship and elaborate detailing make them wonderful statement pieces, equally suited to traditional period interiors or contemporary settings where they would provide a striking contrast.

Condition: Very good antique condition, with appropriate age-related wear and character consistent with their period.

Measurements (each mirror):

Height: 40.5 cm (15.9 inches)

Width: 56 cm (22 inches)

Depth: 16 cm (6.3 inches)

Date: Victorian, circa 1880

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Giltwood Girandole Mirrors to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245351
Dealers Internal Reference
3301
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A magnificent and highly decorative pair of antique Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors, displaying the elaborate ornamentation and elegance associated with the Rococo Revival movement of the 19th century.
fig 1. A pair of oval Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors featuring ornate foliage cresting and three-branch candle holders.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Giltwood Girandole Wall Mirrors

These splendid mirrors feature beautifully shaped oval mirror plates surrounded by richly ornamented gilt frames, adorned with intricate scrolling foliage, floral garlands, pierced decoration and impressive decorative crests incorporating classical shell and floral motifs.

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Of particular note are the wonderfully elaborate lower sections, each featuring three elegant candle sconces supported by sweeping scrollwork and finely detailed acanthus leaf decoration.
London City Antiques

Originally designed to reflect and enhance candlelight, girandole mirrors were highly fashionable decorative furnishings in grand Victorian interiors, combining practicality with exceptional visual appeal.

fig 2. A pair of oval Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors featuring ornate foliage cresting and three-branch candle holders.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Victorian Giltwood Girandole Wall Mirrors

The intricate ornamentation, beautifully balanced proportions and rich gilt finish give these mirrors a particularly luxurious appearance. Their matching design makes them especially desirable as a pair, creating a striking symmetrical display above console tables, on either side of a fireplace or within an elegant entrance hall or drawing room.

fig 3. A pair of oval Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors featuring ornate foliage cresting and three-branch candle holders.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Victorian Giltwood Girandole Wall Mirrors

A truly splendid pair of Victorian Rococo Revival mirrors, combining decorative grandeur with timeless elegance. Their impressive craftsmanship and elaborate detailing make them wonderful statement pieces, equally suited to traditional period interiors or contemporary settings where they would provide a striking contrast.

fig 4. A pair of oval Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors featuring ornate foliage cresting and three-branch candle holders.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Victorian Giltwood Girandole Wall Mirrors

Condition: Very good antique condition, with appropriate age-related wear and character consistent with their period.

Measurements (each mirror):

Height: 40.5 cm (15.9 inches)

Width: 56 cm (22 inches)

Depth: 16 cm (6.3 inches)

Date: Victorian, circa 1880

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Giltwood Girandole Mirrors to the 1880s.

Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245351
Dealers Internal Ref
3301
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of oval Victorian giltwood girandole wall mirrors featuring ornate foliage cresting and three-branch candle holders.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Mirrored Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved foliage crest, Three-branch candle sconces, Rope-twist frame border, Acanthus leaf motifs
  • SizeH 40.5 cm (16 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

A girandole mirror is a decorative wall-mounted mirror featuring integral branches or arms designed to hold candles. Popular from the 17th through the 19th centuries, the reflective mirror glass amplifies the light cast by the burning candles.

Victorian girandoles typically feature carved timber frames finished with water gilding or oil gilding over chalk composition (gesso). The candle sconces are usually cast from brass or carved wood, framing lead glass mirror plates.

Authentic period pieces show hand-carved joinery on the wooden backboards, natural wear to the gold leaf revealing red or yellow bole underneath, and mercury or early silvered glass with minor oxidisation spots.

These ornate wall mirrors work effectively as focal points when mounted above a dining sideboard, flanking a fireplace mantel, or placed along a hallway corridor to add depth and architectural interest.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or liquid chemical cleaners which dissolve gold leaf. Mirror glass should be cleaned using a damp cloth applied sparingly, ensuring moisture does not touch the gilded frame edges.
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