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Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.
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for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of late C18th Italian rococo style gilt-wood framed Venetian girandole pier mirrors.

Atmospheric and decorative pair of Venetian giltwood-framed mirrors with elaborate carved frames and ‘ribbed’ shell-style central cresting . The base of each frame carved with a stylised zoomorphic lion’s mask fitted with a metal ring to originally hold a candle-arm branch.

Minor historic restorations but with no losses and retaining the original gilded surface and aged patina. Retaining the apparently original silvered mirror plates , with signs of desirable deterioration and speckling . The verso fitted with original back boards .

Smart pair of gilt mirrors to add symmetry, light and decoration to a period scheme .

H 31”

W 17”

D 3”

Italy , Veneto or Lombardy region c.1780

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 06877130
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-270 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Coarse canvas glued across frame joints on the back: traditional Continental framing technique.
Hand-sawn pine backboards with irregular tool marks: timber prepared before mechanised sawing.
Wrought iron nails holding the backboards: eighteenth-century metalwork.
Mirror plates showing dark speckling and haze: early mercury silvering.
Gilding rubbed through to red bole on high points: age and handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA839590
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2110
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of late C18th Italian rococo style gilt-wood framed Venetian girandole pier mirrors.
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Atmospheric and decorative pair of Venetian giltwood-framed mirrors with elaborate carved frames and ‘ribbed’ shell-style central cresting.
M Lees and Sons

. The base of each frame carved with a stylised zoomorphic lion’s mask fitted with a metal ring to originally hold a candle-arm branch.

fig 1. A pair of late eighteenth-century style carved giltwood pier mirrors featuring scrollwork cresting and shaped mirrored plates.
fig 1. Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.

Minor historic restorations but with no losses and retaining the original gilded surface and aged patina. Retaining the apparently original silvered mirror plates , with signs of desirable deterioration and speckling . The verso fitted with original back boards .

Smart pair of gilt mirrors to add symmetry, light and decoration to a period scheme .

H 31”

W 17”

D 3”

Italy , Veneto or Lombardy region c.1780

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 06877130
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-270 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Coarse canvas glued across frame joints on the back: traditional Continental framing technique.
Hand-sawn pine backboards with irregular tool marks: timber prepared before mechanised sawing.
Wrought iron nails holding the backboards: eighteenth-century metalwork.
Mirror plates showing dark speckling and haze: early mercury silvering.
Gilding rubbed through to red bole on high points: age and handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA839590
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2110
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Pair of Late C18th Italian Rococo Style Gilt-wood Framed Venetian Girandole Pier Mirrors.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A pair of late eighteenth-century style carved giltwood pier mirrors featuring scrollwork cresting and shaped mirrored plates.
Pair of late C18th Italian rococo style gilt-wood framed Venetian girandole pier mirrors.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork cresting, Acanthus leaf carving, Shaped cartouche frame, Pediment motif
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

These late eighteenth-century Italian rococo style Venetian girandole pier mirrors are constructed from giltwood, gesso and glass with an original gold finish and aged patina. Each piece has an elaborate carved frame featuring scrollwork cresting, acanthus leaf carving, ribbed shell-style central cresting, a shaped cartouche frame, a pediment motif, and a stylised zoomorphic lion's mask at the base fitted with a metal ring. The design incorporates minor historic restorations without losses, original silvered mirror plates showing desirable deterioration and speckling, and original back boards on the verso. The dimensions are 77 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Suitable for adding symmetry, light and decoration to a period scheme, these wall mirrors are designed for placement above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, hallway or study. They complement traditional interior decoration styles including French chateau aesthetics.

FAQs

Italian Rococo mirror design from the late 18th century is characterised by fluid asymmetry, ornate scrollwork, botanical carvings, and light, architectural silhouettes often influenced by Venetian craftsmanship.

These mirrors were traditionally constructed from hand-carved pine or lime wood, coated with gesso, and finished using water gilding with gold leaf over a clay bole base.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery, irregularities in hand-cut glass, natural distress on the mercury silvering, and subtle wear revealing the underlying red or yellow bole beneath the gilding.

A pair of Rococo mirrors can be mounted symmetrically above sideboards, bedside tables, or flanking a focal architectural element to add visual height and depth to contemporary spaces.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, solvents, or liquid polish which can dissolve water gilding and damage the gesso substrate.
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