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Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Oval Mirror
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Oval Mirror

19th century
Description

19th century Scottish mahogany oval mirror. The crest of stylised basket of leaves, with harebells descending down the sides into swags with tassles and scrolling foliage. The original old silver plate surrounded by cross banded mahogany with a box wood stringing inlay.

Plate size: 25 1/2" (64cm) x 16 1/4" (41cm)

Overall size: 41" (103cm) x 19" (49cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Mahogany Fretwork Oval Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA632949
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Scottish Oval Mirror 7680
Description
19th century Scottish mahogany oval mirror.
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The crest of stylised basket of leaves, with harebells descending down the sides into swags with tassles and scrolling foliage.
Midwinter Antiques

The original old silver plate surrounded by cross banded mahogany with a box wood stringing inlay.

Plate size: 25 1/2" (64cm) x 16 1/4" (41cm)

Overall size: 41" (103cm) x 19" (49cm)

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Mahogany Fretwork Oval Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA632949
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Scottish Oval Mirror 7680
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Archive I An oval wall mirror encased in a dark mahogany frame decorated with top and bottom carved fretwork flourishes.

Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Oval Mirror

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Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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An oval wall mirror encased in a dark mahogany frame decorated with top and bottom carved fretwork flourishes.
Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Oval Mirror
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An oval wall mirror encased in a dark mahogany frame decorated with top and bottom carved fretwork flourishes.
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Fretwork mirrors became prominent in Britain during the eighteenth century, particularly associated with Thomas Chippendale and Georgian cabinetmakers. These designs feature intricate openwork carving around a solid central mirror frame, often drawing inspiration from Rococo and Gothic architecture.

Traditional examples were constructed using dense hardwoods such as solid or veneered mahogany, fitted with silvered glass plates. The openwork decorative elements were meticulously cut using hand saws before being attached to the primary support structure.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on the reverse side of the fretwork, original wooden backing boards, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The mirror glass may also show minor desilveration or spotting due to age and historical silvering processes.

A mahogany fretwork mirror can be mounted above a hallway console table or drawing room mantelpiece to create a focal point. Position the dark timber against neutral wall shades to accentuate the outline of the carved silhouette.

Dust the detailed fretwork routinely using a soft artist brush or microfiber cloth to prevent debris accumulation in the recesses. Apply glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the mirror plate to protect the surrounding mahogany frame from liquid exposure.
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