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George III Gilt Mirror with Ho-ho Bird
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George III Gilt Mirror with Ho-ho Bird

18th century
Description

A George III Chippendale gilt wood mirror, with Ho-ho bird surmount crest, carved foliate, C-scrolls, original plate and backing board, circa 1800.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Straffan Antiques has dated this George III Giltwood Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA875635
Dealers Internal Reference
A4648
Dealers Notes

Straffan Antiques was established in 1988 and is a family run business. We deal in 18th and 19th century Irish, English and French furniture and gilt mirrors. We also stock decorative objects, paintings and sculpture.

Good to know: we deliver nationwide and internationally. And, we are a member of Irish Antique Dealer Association (IADA) and CINOA.

Our showroom in Straffan, county Kildare, is housed in a number of old farm buildings. There's also a café on the grounds serving delicious food, great coffee and tea.

We're open five days a week, Tuesday - Saturday.

Phone: +35316274018

Website: straffanantiques.com

Instagram: straffan_antiques

Description
A George III Chippendale gilt wood mirror, with Ho-ho bird surmount crest, carved foliate, C-scrolls, original plate and backing board, circa 1800.
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Straffan Antiques has dated this George III Giltwood Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA875635
Dealers Internal Ref
A4648
Straffan Antiques
Straffan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019

18th & 19th century period furniture

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Straffan Antiques is a registered member of CINOA

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A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage.
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Archive I A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage.

George III Gilt Mirror with Ho-ho Bird

Archive II A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage. View II
Archive III A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage. View III
Archive IV A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage. View IV
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Straffan
Co.Kildare
W23 V628
Ireland
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A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage.
George III Gilt Mirror with Ho-ho Bird
Ref: SA875635
A George III carved giltwood wall mirror featuring a ho-ho bird cresting surrounded by Rococo C-scrolls and acanthus foliage.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHo-ho bird cresting, Acanthus leaf carving, C-scrolls, Pierced aprons
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This George III Chippendale wall mirror is made from giltwood and glass, finished in a reflective gold colour. The frame incorporates an ornate ho-ho bird surmount crest at the top, detailed acanthus leaf carving, C-scrolls, and a pierced apron design. The piece retains its original mirror plate and backing board, showing visible signs of age and historic wear across the gilded surface. Measuring 132 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, it is suited for traditional home interiors. Position the mirror in a hallway or living room, hanging it securely above the mantelpiece as a decorative wall focal point.

FAQs

George III Rococo mirrors from the mid-to-late 18th century are characterised by asymmetrical carved ornamentation, C-scrolls, acanthus foliage, and carved motifs such as ho-ho birds or dragons.

The structural frames were carved from softwoods such as pine or lime wood, coated with gesso, and finished using water gilding with gold leaf over a red or yellow bole base.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit hand-carved joinery marks on the reverse, signs of natural gilding wear revealing the underlying bole, and historical mercury glass showing slight oxidisation.

A carved giltwood mirror functions as a focal point when placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dining room sideboard within period or contemporary interior schemes.

Water-gilded frames must be dusted lightly using a dry soft feather duster or soft brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths which dissolve historic gesso.
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