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Large English Victorian Gilt Mirror

19th century
Sold 12 October 2026 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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A very good English portrait or landscape rectangular gilt mirror, in original condition, with excellent original bevelled mirror plate, overall great condition.

39.5" high

44.5" wide

3" depth

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1880s.

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A very good English portrait or landscape rectangular gilt mirror, in original condition, with excellent original bevelled mirror plate, overall great condition.

39.5" high

44.5" wide

3" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA834521
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A large rectangular Victorian gilt wall mirror featuring an ornate frame embellished with acanthus leaf and scrollwork mouldings.
Large English Victorian Gilt Mirror
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGesso, Wood, Gold Leaf, Mirror Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf moulding, Rocaille corners, Scrollwork embellishments, Beaded inner edge

This large rectangular Victorian Rococo Revival wall mirror is an English Victorian piece dating to 1880. Constructed from wood and gesso finished in gold leaf, the heavy frame shows an original gold colour with visible signs of age and wear. The ornate decoration comprises elaborate acanthus leaf mouldings, rocaille corners, intricate scrollwork embellishments, and a beaded inner edge framing the bevelled mirror plate. Measuring 100 cm high by 113 cm wide with a 8 cm depth, the substantial scale makes this a prominent focal point for interiors. Placed traditionally above the mantel in a drawing room or living space, the mirror suits an English country house aesthetic while reflecting light across the room.

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Victorian gilt mirrors typically feature ornate wooden frames decorated with gesso composition scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs, finished with gold leaf gilding popular during the 19th century.

These frames were typically constructed using a pine or hardwood substrate, coated with layers of gesso plaster and moulded composition, then finished with hand-applied gold leaf using water or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic 19th-century mirrors often feature original timber backing boards, subtle cracking or craquelure in the gesso plaster, light oxidisation or foxing on the glass, and natural wear to the gilded gilding layers.

A large gilt mirror serves as an architectural focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, hung above a hallway console table, or paired with minimalist contemporary furnishings to create visual contrast.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding liquid cleaners, water, or commercial polishes which can dissolve water-gilded gold leaf and degrade the underlying gesso.
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