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Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Mirror
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €878     $953
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Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Mirror

19th century
Description

Fine fretwork mahogany oval wall mirror with shallow carved detail to the fretwork including thistle leaves and acorns. The mirror frame in thick cross banded mahogany around original mirror plate.

Plate size: 16 3/4" (42cm) x 19 1/2" (49cm)

Overall size: 33 1/2" (85cm) x 22 1/2" x (57cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

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SA632955
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Scottish Fretwork 7679
Description
Fine fretwork mahogany oval wall mirror with shallow carved detail to the fretwork including thistle leaves and acorns. The mirror frame in thick cross banded mahogany around original mirror plate.

Plate size: 16 3/4" (42cm) x 19 1/2" (49cm)

Overall size: 33 1/2" (85cm) x 22 1/2" x (57cm)

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA632955
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Scottish Fretwork 7679
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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An oval mahogany wall mirror featuring openwork fretwork carving along the top crest and bottom apron.
Scottish Mahogany Fretwork Mirror
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An oval mahogany wall mirror featuring openwork fretwork carving along the top crest and bottom apron.
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Chippendale style fretwork mirrors feature openwork carved silhouettes, displaying acanthus leaves, C-scrolls, and central pediment motifs inspired by 18th-century cabinetmaking designs.

These mirrors were crafted using solid wood such as mahogany or walnut for the pierced frame, combined with crossbanded veneers and silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut scrollwork showing subtle tool marks, original wood backboards secured with aged fasteners, and natural oxidisation on the timber finish.

Position the mirror above a hallway console table or mantelpiece to add architectural contrast, warm timber tones, and visual height to contemporary spaces.

Dust the intricate scrollwork gently using a soft dry brush, and apply natural beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the woods patina.
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