Name: Victorian Gilt Gesso Wall Hanging Three Tier Mirrored Shelves
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA984239
Price: 1350 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Sold 3 February 2025 · Church Street Antiques & Interiors

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Description

A set of Victorian gilt gesso wall hanging three tier shelves, circa 1860, with arched mirror back, cylindrical columns, foliate decorated with a cartouche surmount - 17"w x 7"d x 39"h

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Gesso Wall Shelf to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA984239

Dealers Internal Reference

6375

Description

A set of Victorian gilt gesso wall hanging three tier shelves, circa 1860, with arched mirror back, cylindrical columns, foliate decorated with a cartouche surmount - 17"w x 7"d x 39"h

Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Gesso Wall Shelf to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA984239

Dealers Internal Ref

6375

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Telephone 0161 929 5196

Location

4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Shelves
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsScrollwork, Acanthus leaves, Spire finials, Beaded moulding
SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Victorian gilt gesso shelves gained popularity during the 19th century, reflecting an appetite for ornate, revivalist interior decoration and display furniture for ornaments and ceramics.

These pieces typically consist of a carved wooden or composition core built up with gesso, a plaster-like mixture, which is then sculpted or stamped and covered in metallic leaf or gold paint.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit genuine age-related wear to the gilding, hand-applied gesso detailing with subtle irregularities, and older mirror plates showing foxing or oxidation.

Mount the shelf against a dark, contrasting wall colour to highlight the metallic finish, and style it with minimalist objects to balance the decorative framework.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any moisture, chemical cleaners, or abrasive materials that could strip the delicate metallic leaf and gesso layer.