Antique Italian Venetian Mirror, C.1910, 131cm High

Name: Antique Italian Venetian Mirror, C.1910, 131cm High
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1063699
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVenetian
MaterialMirrored Glass, Glass, Wood
ColourSilver and Blue
MotifsEtched floral panels, Glass rosettes, Octagonal frame, Scroll crest
SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 66 cm (26 in)

This Italian Venetian wall mirror dates from the 1920 period and measures 131 cm high by 66 cm wide. The octagonal frame contains mirrored glass and wood materials finished in silver and blue tones, alongside an ornate scrollwork crest featuring a central cobalt blue shield shape. The piece includes hand-etched floral glass panels, glass rosettes along the border joints, and decorative glass scrolling elements at the top and bottom. Visible condition details comprise foxing across the surfaces and a crack present in one of the small glass panels. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway, the design brings classical Italian decorative character to contemporary interiors. The vertical proportions allow the mirror to function effectively as a statement wall piece while reflecting light within the space. The traditional construction combines wooden backing support with segmented glass components assembled in the distinctive Venetian aesthetic.

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Venetian mirrors originated on the island of Murano in Venice, famous for intricate glassworking techniques. Characterised by etched glass borders, bevelled edges, applied glass leaves or rosettes, and ornamental crestings, these pieces serve as decorative focal points that reflect light through layered glass elements.

Craftsmen constructed Venetian mirrors using hand-cut silvered glass panels mounted onto solid wood backboards. The decorative details were created through hand-etching with diamond-point tools, hand-drawn bevels, and individually blown or molded glass rosettes fixed with tiny brass screws.

Authentic period Venetian mirrors display hand-etched panel lines that vary subtly in depth and spacing. Look for aged wooden backings, hand-formed glass rosettes covering fixings, slight foxing or oxidisation to the silvering behind the glass, and minor irregularity in the hand-bevelled edges.

A Venetian mirror contrasts effectively against contemporary minimalist backgrounds, dark moody wall paint, or traditional wall coverings. Position it above a sleek hallway console, a dining room sideboard, or a fireplace mantelpiece to allow its decorative glass crest to draw the eye.

Clean the glass surface using a soft microfiber cloth lightly dampened with water or a non-ammonia glass cleaner. Avoid spraying liquid directly onto the glass to prevent moisture from seeping behind the etched borders or dissolving the silvering on the reverse.

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Antique Italian Venetian Mirror, C.1910, 131cm High