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Walnut Mirror in the Form of a Heraldic Shield
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Walnut Mirror in the Form of a Heraldic Shield

19th century
Description

A late 19th century well carved walnut mirror in the form of a heraldic shield. Italy, circa 1880.

Height: 65 cm | 25.5 in

Weight: 47 cm | 18.5 in

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Shield Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA880431
Description
A late 19th century well carved walnut mirror in the form of a heraldic shield. Italy, circa 1880.

Height: 65 cm | 25.5 in

Weight: 47 cm | 18.5 in

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Shield Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA880431
Hatchwell Antiques
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Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate.
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Archive I A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate.

Walnut Mirror in the Form of a Heraldic Shield

Archive II A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate. View II
Archive III A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate. View III
Archive IV A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate. View IV
Archive V A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate. View V
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A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate.
walnut mirror in the form of a heraldic shield
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A carved dark walnut wall mirror crafted in the shape of a heraldic shield with scrollwork details and a foxed mirror plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScrollwork, Shield frame, Carved volutes
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 47 cm (19 in)

This 19th-century wall mirror takes the sculptural form of a heraldic shield within the Baroque Revival style. The piece uses dark brown walnut, glass, and iron, finished with a polished dark wooden sheen that highlights the natural grain of the timber. Deeply carved volutes, elaborate scrollwork, and prominent corner cartouches embellish the heavy wooden frame around a centrally set foxed mirror plate. At the very top, a small iron hanging loop sits above symmetrically rolled wooden ears. Minor surface marks and aged patination appear across the reflective glass, showing authentic signs of long-term display. The mirror measures 65 cm high by 47 cm wide. Positioning this decorative item on a narrow wall space creates an immediate focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. The substantial carved surround brings traditional Victorian and Gothic character into both period interiors and eclectic modern settings. Hanging the mirror at eye level makes full use of the intricate timberwork and the reflective surface, adding depth and historic detail to empty interior vertical surfaces.

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A heraldic shield mirror is a decorative wall-mounted looking glass featuring a frame shaped in the style of an armorial crest or cartouche. Popularised during nineteenth-century historical revival movements, these frames typically feature carved volutes, scrollwork, and dense hardwood construction.

Artisans constructed these frames using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, which provided structural stability for detailed carving. The reflective plates comprised silvered mirror glass, which gradually develops characteristic foxing over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks with subtle variations, period joinery on the reverse, and genuine oxidisation within the recessed carvings. The mirror plate typically shows dark spotting, desilvered edges, or minor glass distortions resulting from historic manufacturing techniques.

Place the mirror as a focal point in an entry hallway, above a side cabinet, or arranged within an eclectic gallery wall. Pairing dark carved timber with neutral wall tones provides visual contrast while highlighting the architectural outline of the frame.

Dust the timber frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, using a soft brush to clear dust from deeper carvings. Apply a small amount of neutral beeswax polish annually to protect the walnut finish, and clean the glass plate with a soft cloth lightly dampened with water.
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