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Early 19thc. Gilt Oval Mirror
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Early 19thc. Gilt Oval Mirror

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

Early 19thc. Gilt Oval Mirror

With bobbin moulded frame & good

Patina, water gilt.

28 ½”w x 21”h x 1 ½”d

72cm w x 54cm h x 4cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Gilt Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA830855
Dealers Internal Reference
5530
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Early 19thc. Gilt Oval Mirror

With bobbin moulded frame & good

Patina, water gilt.

28 ½”w x 21”h x 1 ½”d

72cm w x 54cm h x 4cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting showroom especially if you are coming a long way. This will enable us to have it here for you and avoid any disappointment

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Gilt Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA830855
Dealers Internal Ref
5530
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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An early 19th-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded wood frame with a beaded inner border.
Early 19thc. Gilt Oval Mirror
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An early 19th-century oval wall mirror featuring a gilded wood frame with a beaded inner border.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBeaded moulding, Oval frame, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This early nineteenth-century wall mirror exemplifies the Regency style through its classic oval form and water-gilt finish. Constructed from giltwood and gesso, the piece displays a gleaming gold colour with a warm patina developed over time. The frame incorporates intricate bobbin moulding and a delicate beaded inner border that enhances its decorative visual appeal. Glass completes the construction, providing a clear reflective surface. Measuring 54 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the mirror has practical proportions for domestic placement. In a contemporary interior, it functions effectively when hung above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living space to add functional reflection and decorative character to the wall.

FAQs

During the early 19th century, particularly the Georgian and Regency periods, oval mirrors featured carved wood or composition frames coated in thin gold leaf, often styled with refined beadwork or classical mouldings.

These frames were typically constructed from pine or lime wood, shaped with gesso and plaster detailing, and finished with oil or water gilding using genuine gold leaf over a clay bole base.

Authentic pieces often exhibit minor loss or age cracking to the gesso, hand-cut backboards, period-appropriate glass with subtle surface variation, and natural wear revealing the underlying bole.

Positioning an oval gilt mirror above a console table, mantelpiece, or hallway sideboard introduces warm metallic tones and reflects light to enhance spatial depth across contemporary or traditional spaces.

Dust the gilded frame lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water and liquid polish which dissolve delicate gesso and gilding, while cleaning the mirror glass using a slightly damp microfibre cloth.
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