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18th Century Dutch Pier Glass
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18th Century Dutch Pier Glass

18th century
For Sale by Hansord Antiques
Description

An 18th century carved gilt wood pier glass.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
64cm (25.20")
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Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Dutch Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA682811
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Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
An 18th century carved gilt wood pier glass.
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Dutch Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA682811
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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An 18th-century tall rectangular Dutch pier glass mirror framed in carved gold giltwood with ornate Rococo scrollwork and floral cresting.
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Archive I An 18th-century tall rectangular Dutch pier glass mirror framed in carved gold giltwood with ornate Rococo scrollwork and floral cresting.

18th Century Dutch Pier Glass

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Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques
Telephone 07831 183511
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Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An 18th-century tall rectangular Dutch pier glass mirror framed in carved gold giltwood with ornate Rococo scrollwork and floral cresting.
18TH CENTURY DUTCH PIER GLASS
Ref: SA682811
An 18th-century tall rectangular Dutch pier glass mirror framed in carved gold giltwood with ornate Rococo scrollwork and floral cresting.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleDutch Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Mirror
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scroll cresting, Floral motifs, Leaf carving, Foxed mirror plate
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 64 cm (25 in)

This 18th-century Dutch Rococo pier glass is a wall mirror designed in a French Chateau style. The piece has a carved gold giltwood frame surrounding a rectangular foxed mirror plate, featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork, floral motifs, C-scroll cresting, and delicate leaf carving along the wooden mouldings. The tall rectangular mirror measures 147 cm high and 64 cm wide, with a narrow vertical profile. Today, this mirror suits a narrow wall space in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, adding traditional character to an interior. The reflective glass plate shows age-appropriate foxing and wear on the surface, complementing the warm gold finish of the intricate wooden frame.

FAQs

A pier glass is a tall, narrow mirror designed to be mounted on a pier, which is the section of wall between two windows. Popular in 18th-century interiors, these mirrors were placed above console tables to reflect light and create a sense of depth in grand rooms.

18th-century pier mirrors were typically constructed from carved timber frames coated with gesso, which was then layered with thin gold leaf using water gilding techniques. The mirror plates were made from silvered mercury glass, which produces a distinctive softness and aging over time.

Authentic pieces feature signs of age such as natural oxidation, known as foxing, within the mirror plate. The reverse side often shows hand-sawn timber backing panels, while the gilded frame displays subtle wear, micro-cracking in the gesso, and reddish bole clay peeking through the gold leaf.

A carved gilt mirror serves as a focal point when placed above a hallway console table or mounted on a narrow wall accent. Combining historical gilded elements with clean, modern architectural lines creates a refined visual contrast.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster. Water and chemical cleaning products should never be applied to water-gilded surfaces, as moisture can dissolve the underlying gesso and loosen the gold leaf.
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