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A Rare Italian "Lacca a Mecca" Mirror
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €4,271     $4,636
£3,650
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Rare Italian "Lacca a Mecca" Mirror

18th century
Description

A rare Italian mirror with its original finish, "lacca a mecca " which is silver gilt covered in gold lacquer and original mirror plate. The frame with stylized fish, rope twist and cornucopia. In very good and original condition. 890mm high, 700mm wide and 90mm deep. Italian. Circa 1800.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Lacca Mecca Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA616620
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Description
A rare Italian mirror with its original finish, "lacca a mecca " which is silver gilt covered in gold lacquer and original mirror plate. The frame with stylized fish, rope twist and cornucopia. In very good and original condition. 890mm high, 700mm wide and 90mm deep. Italian. Circa 1800.
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Italian Lacca Mecca Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA616620
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs.
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Archive I An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs.

A rare Italian "lacca a mecca" mirror

Archive II An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs. View II
Archive III An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs. View III
Archive IV An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs. View IV
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Items For Sale 238
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: Unit 1 , Warren Farm Stables , Sundridge , Nr Sevenoaks , Kent , TN14 6EE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs.
A rare Italian "lacca a mecca" mirror
Ref: SA616620
An Italian lacca a mecca giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved rope twist frame with cornucopia and stylised dolphin motifs.
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FAQs

Lacca a mecca originated in 18th-century Italy, primarily in Venice and Florence, as a cost-effective alternative to solid gold leaf gilding. Craftspeople applied silver leaf over carved wood frames and coated it with a pigmented resin lacquer, resulting in a rich, warm golden hue.

Traditional Italian gilt mirrors are constructed from hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or poplar, coated with layers of gesso. The surface finish utilizes silver or gold leaf sealed with natural lacquers, gums, and tree resins to achieve depth and lustre.

Authentic pieces exhibit subtle oxidisation where the translucent varnish has aged, often revealing silver tones beneath the golden lacquer layer. Hand-carved irregularities in the wood frame, dark gesso undertones, and historical glass imperfections also signal period authenticity.

An ornamental giltwood mirror provides contrasting texture when mounted above a contemporary console table or minimal fireplace mantelpiece. The warm metallic tone complements neutral wall colours, dark paint schemes, and structured modern cabinetry.

Giltwood finishes require gentle dusting with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid flaking fragile gesso or leafing. Solvents, commercial cleaners, and damp cloths must be avoided, as moisture can dissolve historic lacquers and degrade silver leaf underneath.
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