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Victorian Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror
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Victorian Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror

19th century
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Circa 1860, large Victorian giltwood oval overmantel mirror or side mirror. Surmounted by an open cartouche with acanthus leaf and flowerhead decoration and enclosing the original oval mirror plate, which has areas of foxing. The frame has a beaded rim and a series of raised mouldings, with 2 circular shelves at mid-level and open rococo and foliate decorations beneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA685997
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27804
Description
Circa 1860, large Victorian giltwood oval overmantel mirror or side mirror.
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Surmounted by an open cartouche with acanthus leaf and flowerhead decoration and enclosing the original oval mirror plate, which has areas of foxing.
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The frame has a beaded rim and a series of raised mouldings, with 2 circular shelves at mid-level and open rococo and foliate decorations beneath.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Giltwood Oval Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA685997
Dealers Internal Ref
27804
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A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides.
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Archive I A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides.

Victorian Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror

Archive II A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides. View II
Archive III A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides. View III
Archive IV A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides. View IV
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Archive IX A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides. View IX
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A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides.
Victorian Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror
Ref: SA685997
A Victorian oval giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate carved cresting at the top, scrollwork detail at the bottom, beaded trim, and two small display shelves on the sides.
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An overmantel mirror is a decorative mirror designed to sit or hang above a fireplace hearth, serving as a key focal point in Victorian reception rooms. During the nineteenth century, these mirrors were produced in various shapes, including oval and rectangular frames, often decorated with ornate cresting and gilded composition ornament.

Victorian giltwood mirrors were typically constructed from carved softwood frames layered with gesso, plaster, or composition mouldings. The surface was then finished with gold leaf applied using oil or water gilding techniques, framing flat or bevelled plate glass.

Authentic antique giltwood mirrors often show natural signs of age, such as subtle cracking termed craquelure in the gesso, gentle wear revealing the red or grey clay bole beneath the gilding, and minor desilvering on the glass. Additionally, the backboards usually feature hand-sawn timber secured with oxidised fasteners.

A Victorian giltwood mirror can be positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or a contemporary sideboard to create visual contrast against neutral or dark paint schemes. Pairing gilded frames with clean-lined modern furniture highlights historic craftsmanship while maintaining a balanced aesthetic.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths which can dissolve water-soluble gesso and gilding. Glass cleaner should be applied directly onto a cloth rather than sprayed on the glass to prevent liquid from seeping into the frame structure.
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