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George II Style Carved Walnut and Gilded Mirror
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George II Style Carved Walnut and Gilded Mirror

19th century
Description

Circa 1880, George II style, carved walnut and gilt frame mirror. The original, bevelled edge mirror (with some foxing) has a classical shaped broken pediment above with carved gilded cartouche in the centre, and a carved gilded head beneath. The outside of the frame has further foliate carving which drips down the sides of the frame and the base has further carving and scrolling.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Gilded Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA613094
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15795
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Circa 1880, George II style, carved walnut and gilt frame mirror.
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The original, bevelled edge mirror (with some foxing) has a classical shaped broken pediment above with carved gilded cartouche in the centre, and a carved gilded head beneath.
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The outside of the frame has further foliate carving which drips down the sides of the frame and the base has further carving and scrolling.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Gilded Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA613094
Dealers Internal Ref
15795
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A George II style wall mirror framed in dark walnut with elaborate gilded carving, a classical mask crest, and side garlands.
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George II Style Carved Walnut and Gilded Mirror

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A George II style wall mirror framed in dark walnut with elaborate gilded carving, a classical mask crest, and side garlands.
George II Style Carved Walnut and Gilded Mirror
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A George II style wall mirror framed in dark walnut with elaborate gilded carving, a classical mask crest, and side garlands.
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George II mirror design, prominent in the mid-18th century, features architectural forms inspired by Palladian principles. These mirrors often combine polished dark woods like walnut or mahogany with gilded accents, architectural pediments, classical masks, and acanthus leaf carvings.

Traditional construction involved a softwood or pine core veneered with walnut or mahogany, trimmed with hand-carved pine or lime wood giltwood detailing. Gilding was typically applied using water-gilding techniques over a gesso base, housing hand-blown glass mirror plates.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-sawn backboards, hand-forged iron fixings, and natural shrinkage cracks along wood joints. Original mercury-silvered glass shows gentle dark spotting or grey specks, while the giltwood surfaces develop a softly aged patina rather than uniform modern gilding.

A George II style mirror works well as a focal point above a fireplace mantel, a dining room sideboard, or a hallway console table. Its structured architectural lines and dark wood tones contrast effectively against clean, neutral walls in modern homes.

Dust the wood and gilt surfaces gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging delicate water gilding. Mirror glass should be cleaned by spraying glass cleaner directly onto a cloth rather than the mirror itself, preventing moisture from seeping behind the frame.
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