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Large Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror with Original Plate C. 1880
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Large Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror with Original Plate C. 1880

19th century
Description

A very beautiful, original and large late 19th century hand carved giltwood mirror in excellent condition and retaining its original mirror plate in equally fine condition and with a deep and clear reflection.

The frame with rocaille borders to top and flanks and the sinuous organically carved frame wrapped in flowering vines and tendrils. A few very small nibbles losses – very few indeed – and not noticeable or requiring any restoration.

A truly exceptional Art Nouveau large mirror from a private home.

Original oak backboards and original gilding.

Truly beautiful and a most impressive hand carved 19th century mirror - very strongly recommended.

Dimensions are:

51 inches high, 40 inches wide, approximately 3 inches deep maximum

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721510
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Solid pine backboards with dark oxidisation: typical Victorian construction for large mirror frames.
Iron reinforcing straps secured with slotted screws: standard late 19th-century structural support.
Gilding rubbed through on the high points: natural wear from many years of dusting.

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.

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Description
A very beautiful, original and large late 19th century hand carved giltwood mirror in excellent condition and retaining its original mirror plate in equally fine condition and with a deep and clear reflection.
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The frame with rocaille borders to top and flanks and the sinuous organically carved frame wrapped in flowering vines and tendrils.
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A few very small nibbles losses – very few indeed – and not noticeable or requiring any restoration.

fig 1. An antique Art Nouveau giltwood rectangular wall mirror featuring carved botanical vines and floral details along its gilded frame.
fig 1. Large Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror with Original Plate C. 1880

A truly exceptional Art Nouveau large mirror from a private home.

Original oak backboards and original gilding.

Truly beautiful and a most impressive hand carved 19th century mirror - very strongly recommended.

Dimensions are:

51 inches high, 40 inches wide, approximately 3 inches deep maximum

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09721510
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Solid pine backboards with dark oxidisation: typical Victorian construction for large mirror frames.
Iron reinforcing straps secured with slotted screws: standard late 19th-century structural support.
Gilding rubbed through on the high points: natural wear from many years of dusting.

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.

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Webberley Antiques
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Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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Large Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror with Original Plate C. 1880

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An antique Art Nouveau giltwood rectangular wall mirror featuring carved botanical vines and floral details along its gilded frame.
Large Art Nouveau Giltwood Mirror with Original Plate c. 1880
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An antique Art Nouveau giltwood rectangular wall mirror featuring carved botanical vines and floral details along its gilded frame.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBotanical carvings, Floral cresting, Whiplash vines, Rectangular frame

Art Nouveau giltwood mirrors produced around 1880 to 1900 are defined by their organic form, asymmetrical lines, and nature-inspired motifs. Frames from this era feature hand-carved elements such as flowing whiplash curves, trailing foliage, and floral sprays crafted onto a timber base.

These mirrors were constructed using a carved wood substrate, often pine or lime, coated with layers of gesso plaster. Hand-applied gold leaf was gilded over a coloured bole base, holding glass plates silvered with early mercury or nitrate reflective backings.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery on the wooden backboards alongside natural rubbing on the raised gilt edges where the underlying red or grey bole shows through. Original mirror plates from this period typically display light oxidation, minor desilverisation, or gentle foxing spots.

A large giltwood mirror functions effectively as a focal point when placed above a fireplace mantelpiece or positioned opposite natural light sources to elevate spatial brightness. The gilded finish creates architectural contrast when paired against matte paint backdrops or contemporary minimal furniture.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster without liquid polish, as moisture damages historic gesso. Clean the mirror glass plate with a lightly dampened cloth, ensuring liquid does not contact the gilded timber joints.
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