A George III Carved Giltwood Circular Mirror.

The frame with an outer band of folding and turned gadrooning, surrounding the concave body, closing to meet the beaded ebonised slip, holding the circular plate.

The sides in a flat return. Complete with wood inset back boards.

Diameter 27 inches, 68.5cm.

Depth 2 1/2 inches, 6.5cm.

Circa 1790.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this George III Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

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Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description

A George III Carved Giltwood Circular Mirror.

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The frame with an outer band of folding and turned gadrooning, surrounding the concave body, closing to meet the beaded ebonised slip, holding the circular plate.

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The sides in a flat return. Complete with wood inset back boards.

Diameter 27 inches, 68.5cm.

Depth 2 1/2 inches, 6.5cm.

Circa 1790.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this George III Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245959

Dealers Internal Ref

24463

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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

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Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleGeorge III
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Ebonised Wood
ColourGold
MotifsRope twist moulding, Ebonised slip, Circular frame

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George III giltwood mirrors date from the reign of King George III (17601820) and are characterised by hand-carved timber frames coated in thin gold leaf applied over a gesso base, often incorporating neoclassical or rococo motifs.

These mirrors typically utilise pine or lime wood for the hand-carved frame, which is prepared with layers of chalk-based gesso prior to water or oil gilding. The inner border often features an ebonised wooden slip surrounding a mercury or silvered glass plate.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age including light wear to the gold leaf revealing the red or grey bole underneath, hand-carved backboards held with hand-forged nails, and slight irregularities in the moulded details.

A Georgian giltwood mirror functions as a focal point above a fireplace mantel piece, side table, or hallway console, providing warmth through its gilded finish and reflecting natural light across contemporary minimalist or traditional room schemes.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster; water or chemical spray cleaners must never be applied to water-gilded surfaces as they dissolve the underlying gesso glue.