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Large Oval Border Glass Mirror with Urn & Swags 1880
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Large Oval Border Glass Mirror with Urn & Swags 1880

19th century
Description

George III style Neo classical oval border glass mirror in original untouched condition. Which is somewhat of a rarity.

It has the original mercury glass plate that show signs of age with spots of foxing. The giltwood is also untouched.

Reeded and beaded detail to the frame with mounted paterae, The top is mounted with a typical Adam urn and swags.

In overall good condtion,

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
60cm (23.62")
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SA1245573
Description
George III style Neo classical oval border glass mirror in original untouched condition. Which is somewhat of a rarity.

It has the original mercury glass plate that show signs of age with spots of foxing. The giltwood is also untouched.

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Reeded and beaded detail to the frame with mounted paterae, The top is mounted with a typical Adam urn and swags.
Junk Antiques & Interiors

In overall good condtion,

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245573
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A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate.
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Archive I A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate.

Large Oval Border Glass Mirror with Urn & Swags 1880

Archive II A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate. View II
Archive III A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate. View III
Archive IV A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate. View IV
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Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate.
Large Oval Border Glass Mirror with Urn & Swags 1880
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A large Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an urn finial with swags and segmented border glass surrounding a central mirror plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn finial, Drapery swags, Segmented border glass, Oval frame
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

This large nineteenth-century wall mirror follows a neoclassical revival style, executed in giltwood, glass, and gesso with a gold colour. The construction incorporates an oval frame enclosing segmented border glass around a central mirror plate, complemented by reeded and beaded detail, mounted paterae, drapery swags, and an urn finial at the top. The untouched mercury glass plate shows signs of age with spots of foxing, while the giltwood surface remains in its original finish. Measuring 125 cm high and 60 cm wide, the piece is suited for placement above the mantel in a living room or hallway, reflecting interior light and adding architectural presence to a wall space.

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Emerging in the late 18th century and revived during the Victorian era, Neoclassical mirror design features classical motifs such as draped swags, urn finials, and segmented marginal glass borders inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

These mirrors typically feature a carved timber or moulded gesso frame covered in gold leaf, holding a central mirror plate surrounded by smaller decorative glass border segments secured with metallic clips or mouldings.

Authentic late Victorian pieces often show age-related foxing on the silvering, evidence of hand-finished timber backboards, and natural surface wear or light oxidisation to the gilded finish.

Position the mirror above a hallway console table, a fireplace mantelpiece, or as a focal point on a plain painted wall to reflect room illumination and contrast historical detailing with modern clean lines.

Dust the giltwood frame gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can lift gold leaf, and clean the glass plates using a soft cloth lightly dampened with clean water.
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