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English 18th Century Console Table Mirror - Slim Giltwood
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English 18th Century Console Table Mirror - Slim Giltwood

18th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
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K0607 Antique Georgian 18th century slim gilded wall mirror or a console table mirror, having bevelled edge split plate, both of a later dates ( top plate with an etched star) in carved and moulded gesso and giltwood frame showing that desirable oxidation and with a Prince of Wales feathers carved centre crest and floral motifs below, all flanked by scrolled foliage decoration. This antique looking glass retains its original gilt and backboards. The decoration is solid and sturdy, no woodworm. The gilt is original, warm and mellow gold leaf. The George I mirror came to us from a private collector in Bath, England. It has been very well looked after over the years and it is in home ready condition. c1730

H53'' W19 1/4'' D4''

H4 ft  5 in W1 ft 7 1/4 in

H135cm W49cm D9.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Georgian Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09717499
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 275-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Carved gesso with punched ground detail: decorative work of the George I period.
Water gilding worn through to red bole on the high edges: long handling.
Divided two-plate arrangement: glassmaking before large mirror plates were technically possible.
Broad pine backboard showing hand tool marks and deep darkening: period back.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245357
Dealers Internal Reference
k0607
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Description
K0607 Antique Georgian 18th century slim gilded wall mirror or a console table mirror, having bevelled edge split plate, both of a later dates ( top plate with an etched star) in carved and moulded gesso and giltwood frame showing that desirable oxidation and with a Prince of Wales feathers carved centre crest and floral motifs below, all flanked by scrolled foliage decoration. This antique looking glass retains its original gilt and backboards. The decoration is solid and sturdy, no woodworm. The gilt is original, warm and mellow gold leaf. The George I mirror came to us from a private collector in Bath, England. It has been very well looked after over the years and it is in home ready condition. c1730

H53'' W19 1/4'' D4''

H4 ft  5 in W1 ft 7 1/4 in

H135cm W49cm D9.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Georgian Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09717499
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 275-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Carved gesso with punched ground detail: decorative work of the George I period.
Water gilding worn through to red bole on the high edges: long handling.
Divided two-plate arrangement: glassmaking before large mirror plates were technically possible.
Broad pine backboard showing hand tool marks and deep darkening: period back.

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.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245357
Dealers Internal Ref
k0607
Spinka & Co
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Archive I An 18th-century tall, narrow giltwood pier mirror featuring carved scrolling foliage cresting, red bole showing through gold leaf, and a two-section glass plate.

English 18th Century Console Table Mirror - Slim Giltwood

Archive II An 18th-century tall, narrow giltwood pier mirror featuring carved scrolling foliage cresting, red bole showing through gold leaf, and a two-section glass plate. View II
Archive III An 18th-century tall, narrow giltwood pier mirror featuring carved scrolling foliage cresting, red bole showing through gold leaf, and a two-section glass plate. View III
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An 18th-century tall, narrow giltwood pier mirror featuring carved scrolling foliage cresting, red bole showing through gold leaf, and a two-section glass plate.
English 18th Century Console Table Mirror - Slim Giltwood
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Mirror Glass, Pine
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Shell cresting, Arched top, Divided mirror plate
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Georgian wall mirror originates from eighteenth-century England. The slim rectangular frame stands 135 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, designed specifically for a narrow wall space. Constructed from pine and giltwood with mirror glass, the piece displays a warm gold leaf finish over a red bole, showing oxidation and mellow wear. The arched top incorporates a carved shell cresting accompanied by acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage motifs, enclosing a divided mirror plate where the top section carries an etched star. The surface features moulded gesso framing with solid structural joinery. Ideal for domestic placement in a hallway, bedroom, or living room above a small console table, this looking glass suits traditional interior schemes. The original backboards remain intact at the rear, supporting the frame for wall mounting. The design complements classic English country house decor while providing a functional reflective surface.

FAQs

A Georgian giltwood pier mirror is a tall, narrow mirror designed during the 18th century to hang on the wall space, or pier, between windows. Typically framed in carved timber coated in water-gilded gold leaf, these mirrors often featured elaborate crestings, scrolls, and botanical ornamentation to reflect natural light into formal reception rooms.

These mirrors were crafted using hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or lime, which were coated in layers of gesso and red bole before gold leaf was applied through water gilding. The reflective mirror plates were produced in small sections using mercury amalgam, resulting in characteristic two-plate joins and mild surface distortion.

Authentic 18th-century mirrors typically display hand-cut timber backboards, evidence of red bole showing through rubbed gold leaf, and mercury glass with subtle grey or dark speckling known as foxing. The presence of divided plate glass rather than a single large sheet also indicates production prior to late 19th-century manufacturing advancements.

Position a tall pier mirror in a narrow hallway, above a slim console table, or between modern floor-to-ceiling windows to create depth and architectural height. Pairing the gilded finish against neutral or deep-toned paint finishes allows the carved detailing to serve as a focal point in contemporary settings.

Preserve giltwood frames by dusting gently with a soft, dry ostrich-feather duster or soft brush, avoiding all liquid cleaners or moist cloths that dissolve water gilding. Clean the glass carefully with a dry microfibre cloth, taking precautions to prevent liquid from seeping behind the frame moulding.
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