Mid Victorian Carved Giltwood Mirror

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1870, mid Victorian carved giltwood mirror. On top is a very stylish pediment carved with foliate designs, swags and tails, and flower heads. Beneath this is a very elaborate frieze with various carvings. On either side are columns which are surmounted by dragons and have vines wrapped around from the top down. On the base are acanthus leaves and scroll carving. There is beading around the mirror itself, including egg and dart, flower heads and reeded carved gesso. The mirror retains its original patination and colour. At the base is an ebonised plinth. Original plate glass and back.

Size 221cm high x 197cm wide.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA260342

Dealers Internal Reference

19369

Description

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On either side are columns which are surmounted by dragons and have vines wrapped around from the top down.

Georgian Antiques

On the base are acanthus leaves and scroll carving. There is beading around the mirror itself, including egg and dart, flower heads and reeded carved gesso. The mirror retains its original patination and colour. At the base is an ebonised plinth. Original plate glass and back.

Size 221cm high x 197cm wide.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA260342

Dealers Internal Ref

19369

About the Dealer

Georgian Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010