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Victorian Giltwood and Gesso Oval Wall Mirror
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Victorian Giltwood and Gesso Oval Wall Mirror

19th century
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Victorian Giltwood and Gesso Oval Wall Mirror with Fern Decorations, Egg and Dart Rim and 3 Sconces 22"w x 38"h x 5"d

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Giltwood Oval Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA694617
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4945
Description
Victorian Giltwood and Gesso Oval Wall Mirror with Fern Decorations, Egg and Dart Rim and 3 Sconces 22"w x 38"h x 5"d
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Giltwood Oval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA694617
Dealers Internal Ref
4945
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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An oval Victorian giltwood wall mirror featuring prominent botanical leaf cresting and integrated candle sconces at the base.
Victorian Giltwood and Gesso Oval Wall Mirror
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An oval Victorian giltwood wall mirror featuring prominent botanical leaf cresting and integrated candle sconces at the base.
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A girandole mirror is a decorative wall mirror featuring attached candle branches or sconces designed to reflect candlelight throughout a room. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors served functional illumination purposes while acting as ornate decorative focal points in period interiors.

Antique giltwood frames were constructed from carved timber coated with gesso, a smooth mixture of plaster and glue used to form detailed ornamentation. Thin gold leaf was then applied over the prepared gesso using water gilding or oil gilding techniques to achieve a burnished metallic finish.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-carved wooden substrates beneath gesso moulding, displaying natural age-related micro-cracking known as craquelure. The back panels typically consist of rough-sawn timber with natural oxidisation, while original mirror glass often displays light foxing or edge desilverisation.

Positioning the mirror above a mantelpiece or console table creates a focal point that reflects natural light throughout the room. Contrasting the ornate gilded frame against dark or neutral wall paint creates a balanced dialogue between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dust the gilded frame using a dry camel-hair brush or soft microfibre duster without applying heavy pressure. Avoid liquid cleaners or moisture on the frame, as water dissolves underlying gesso layers and damages original gold leaf finishes.
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