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Large William and Mary 17th Century Figured Walnut Cushion Mirror C, 1690
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
for sale €8,769     $9,519
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Large William and Mary 17th Century Figured Walnut Cushion Mirror C, 1690

17th century
Description

An extremely large and rare William and Mary 17th century figured walnut cushion mirror, circa 1670-1690.

The original soft bevelled edge mirror plate is bordered by fine cross-grain ovolo mouldings. The pulvinated frame is decorated entirely in veneers of well-chosen sections of figured walnut bordered by an ovolo cross-grain moulding.

It should be noted that this is an extremely large example with a bold pulvinated frame that can only be described as stately.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Walnut Cushion Wall Mirror to the 17th Century.

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SA980622
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Description
An extremely large and rare William and Mary 17th century figured walnut cushion mirror, circa 1670-1690.

The original soft bevelled edge mirror plate is bordered by fine cross-grain ovolo mouldings.

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The pulvinated frame is decorated entirely in veneers of well-chosen sections of figured walnut bordered by an ovolo cross-grain moulding.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

It should be noted that this is an extremely large example with a bold pulvinated frame that can only be described as stately.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Walnut Cushion Wall Mirror to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA980622
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Alexander George Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

Trade Associations

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate.
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Archive I A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate.

Large William and Mary 17th Century Figured Walnut Cushion Mirror C, 1690

Archive II A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View II
Archive III A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View IV
Archive V A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View V
Archive VI A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View VI
Archive VII A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View VII
Archive VIII A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate. View VIII
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07787 536199
Location
Buscot Manor
Buscot
Oxfordshire
SN7 8DA
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate.
Large William and Mary 17th Century Figured Walnut Cushion Mirror c, 1690
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A large rectangular William and Mary period wall mirror featuring a raised cushion-moulded frame crafted from figured walnut veneer with an antique mirror glass plate.
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A William and Mary cushion mirror is a late seventeenth-century wall mirror defined by its bold, outward-curving convex frame moulding. Popular in England during the reign of King William III and Queen Mary II, these frames typically showcase decorative timber veneers such as figured walnut, olive wood, or laburnum.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using a softwood or oak primary carcase faced with decorative hard timber veneers, particularly walnut burr or oyster cut walnut. The reflective plates were made of mercury-gilded hand-blown glass, often displaying slight unevenness or edge bevels.

Authentic pieces exhibit construction traits typical of the late 1600s, including hand-sawn backboards, pine or oak sub-frames, and mitered corner joints. Look for natural shrinkage lines along the veneer, authentic oxidisation on the glass plate, and period-correct hanging fixings.

A large cushion mirror functions as a focal point above a fireplace mantel, a console table, or a dining room sideboard. The warm brown tones of the walnut frame complement neutral plaster walls, contemporary stone textures, and understated minimalist furnishings.

Maintain the frame by lightly dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a pure beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood veneer. Avoid harsh chemical glass cleaners, applying liquid cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the mirror plate to prevent dampness from reaching the veneer boundaries.
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