Superb Large Late 19th Century Florentine Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A superbly carved and highly decorative large late 19th century Florentine carved gilt wood mirror.

This mirror consists of a superbly carved gilt wooden frame of scrolling acanthus leaf decoration in very good original condition with very small losses.

The inner carved frame with leaf decoration to each corner, the bevelled mirror plate in very good condition.

On the reverse of the mirror a handwritten label can be found stating: 'This frame was carved by Serocchi (?), at Florence for the portrait of T. Charles Gandolfi Hornyold 1883, afterwards Duke Gandolfi'.

The Hornyold family can be traced back to before the Conquest, one John de Hornyng Wold, a former Saxon, chief being hanged in 1068 for discontent against the Normans. The Hornyold Estate passed from Thomas Charles Hornyold (1791-1859) to his nephew John Vincent Gandolfi (1818-1902) in 1859 when John he added the Hornyold name. The Gandolfi family were of Italian descent but had settled in England in the 18th century and were wealthy silk merchants. Thomas Charles II Gandolfi Hornyold (1846-1906) was the son of John, in 1898 John made over all his estates to Thomas Charles II who in 1899 was granted the title of Duke Gandolfi, they were both involved with expanding their estate over many years.

In our opinion although the frame was originally carved for a painting the bevelled mirror plate undoubtedly has age and is probably around one hundred years old.

This mirror is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

114cm (44.88")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA499465

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS946

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A superbly carved and highly decorative large late 19th century Florentine carved gilt wood mirror.

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This mirror consists of a superbly carved gilt wooden frame of scrolling acanthus leaf decoration in very good original condition with very small losses.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Superb large late 19th century Florentine carved gilt wood mirror — fig 1. Superb Large Late 19th Century Florentine Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

The inner carved frame with leaf decoration to each corner, the bevelled mirror plate in very good condition.

On the reverse of the mirror a handwritten label can be found stating: 'This frame was carved by Serocchi (?), at Florence for the portrait of T. Charles Gandolfi Hornyold 1883, afterwards Duke Gandolfi'.

fig 2. Superb large late 19th century Florentine carved gilt wood mirror — fig 2. Superb Large Late 19th Century Florentine Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

The Hornyold family can be traced back to before the Conquest, one John de Hornyng Wold, a former Saxon, chief being hanged in 1068 for discontent against the Normans. The Hornyold Estate passed from Thomas Charles Hornyold (1791-1859) to his nephew John Vincent Gandolfi (1818-1902) in 1859 when John he added the Hornyold name. The Gandolfi family were of Italian descent but had settled in England in the 18th century and were wealthy silk merchants. Thomas Charles II Gandolfi Hornyold (1846-1906) was the son of John, in 1898 John made over all his estates to Thomas Charles II who in 1899 was granted the title of Duke Gandolfi, they were both involved with expanding their estate over many years.

fig 3. Superb large late 19th century Florentine carved gilt wood mirror — fig 3. Superb Large Late 19th Century Florentine Carved Gilt Wood Mirror

In our opinion although the frame was originally carved for a painting the bevelled mirror plate undoubtedly has age and is probably around one hundred years old.

This mirror is in very good condition for age and can go straight into a home.