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Antique Pair of Girandole Wall Mirrors
John Howkins Antiques
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Antique Pair of Girandole Wall Mirrors

1900 - 1920
Description

A very decorative and good quality pair of wall mounted girandoles. The cast brass frames with intricate design and retaining the original oval bevelled edge mirror plates. Both having 2 branch candle holders with removable wax catchers. In good condition with a little foxing to the mirrors. Delivery to most of U.K. £32. Dimensions:- Height…16.5’’/ 42cm. Width…10.5’’/ 27cm. Depth…2.5’’/ 6.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Gilt Brass Girandole Mirrors to the 1900s.

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SA869910
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23917
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Description
A very decorative and good quality pair of wall mounted girandoles.
The cast brass frames with intricate design and retaining the original oval bevelled edge mirror plates.
John Howkins Antiques

Both having 2 branch candle holders with removable wax catchers. In good condition with a little foxing to the mirrors. Delivery to most of U.K. £32. Dimensions:- Height…16.5’’/ 42cm. Width…10.5’’/ 27cm. Depth…2.5’’/ 6.5cm.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Gilt Brass Girandole Mirrors to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA869910
Dealers Internal Ref
23917
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A pair of gilt brass girandole wall mirrors with oval bevelled glass plates, classical mask motifs, acanthus scrolls, and twin candle holders.
Antique Pair of Girandole Wall Mirrors
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A pair of gilt brass girandole wall mirrors with oval bevelled glass plates, classical mask motifs, acanthus scrolls, and twin candle holders.
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A girandole mirror is an ornamental wall-mounted mirror outfitted with candle branches, designed to multiply and reflect light across a room. Originating in seventeenth-century Europe, these fixtures combine decorative frame metalwork with functional lighting elements.

Traditional girandoles feature frames made from cast brass, bronze, or gilded wood, housing hand-cut glass or lead crystal mirrors. The metalwork is often finished via fire-gilding, lacquer, or electroplating to achieve a warm golden tone.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-chased metal details, irregular casting marks on the rear, bevelled glass edges, and natural oxidisation within the mirror silvering. Assembly typically involves historic threaded bolts or square nuts rather than modern cross-head screws.

Mount a pair symmetrically flanking a central feature, such as a large oil painting, fireplace mantel, or hallway console table. The metallic finish adds warmth and classical structure to contemporary neutral walls.

Dust metal frames using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean crevices without removing delicate surface patination. Clean mirror plates using a lightly dampened lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive chemicals that can damage the gilded surface or silver backing.
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