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Large Rococo Mirror with Ho-ho Birds
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Large Rococo Mirror with Ho-ho Birds

19th century
Description

A large 19th century gilt and compo overmantle mirror, with original mercury plate, C-scroll and rock work containing cherubs, ho-ho birds and shelves, circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Straffan Antiques has dated this Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA959641
Dealers Internal Reference
A4516
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 large 19th century gilt and compo overmantle mirror, with original mercury plate, C-scroll and rock work containing cherubs, ho-ho birds and shelves, circa 1860.
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Straffan Antiques has dated this Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA959641
Dealers Internal Ref
A4516
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 large Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and carved ho-ho bird motifs.
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Co.Kildare
W23 V628
Ireland
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A large Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and carved ho-ho bird motifs.
Large Rococo Mirror with Ho-ho Birds
Ref: SA959641
A large Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and carved ho-ho bird motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHo-ho birds, C-scrolls, Acanthus leaves, Asymmetrical cresting
  • SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This large 19th-century Rococo overmantle mirror dates to 1860 and measures 203 cm high, 178 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. The piece is constructed from giltwood and gesso with a gold finish, housing an original mercury glass plate. The ornate frame displays elaborate carved motifs, including asymmetrical C-scrolls, rock work, acanthus leaves, ho-ho birds, and cherubs, alongside decorative integral shelving. Visible details include the rich gilded surface reflecting interior lighting and the intricate relief carvings framing the central glass. The grand scale suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway, serving as a prominent decorative wall mirror.

FAQs

Rococo style mirrors originate from the 18th century and are defined by asymmetrical C-scrolls, floral carving, acanthus foliage, and naturalistic motifs such as ho-ho birds or chinoiserie elements.

These frames are traditionally hand-carved from softwoods like pine or lime, coated with gesso layers, and covered with gold leaf using water-gilding techniques over clay bole.

Authentic period examples display subtle craquelure in the gesso, red or yellow clay bole showing through worn gold leaf, hand-carved timber backings, and original glass exhibiting light foxing or mercury silvering.

Position the mirror centrally above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to serve as an architectural focal point that contrasts with modern neutral walls.

Dust the frame lightly with a soft microfibre cloth or dry brush, avoiding water, solvents, or chemical polishes that dissolve gesso and remove gold leaf.
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