Late Victorian Cast Brass Wall Mirror 19th Century

Name: Late Victorian Cast Brass Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1127752
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
MaterialCast Brass, Mirror Glass, Wood
ColourAged Brass and Black
MotifsScrollwork border, Cherub head crest, Floral relief, Cast brass frame
SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This late Victorian wall mirror adopts a Rococo Revival style, constructed from cast brass with mirror glass and a wooden support structure. The aged brass and black colourway highlights the intricate cast brass frame, which exhibits a scrollwork border, floral relief detailing, and a prominent cherub head crest at the top, along with a Minerva Head pediment. The rectangular surround shows heavy foliate detailing and decorative mouldings integrated throughout the metalwork. The piece measures 56 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. It functions as a decorative hanging accessory suitable for placement above a mantelpiece or on an interior wall within a living room, hallway, or bedroom setting to add a period Gothic and Victorian aesthetic.

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Late Victorian cast brass mirrors are distinguished by intricate relief patterns, often incorporating Rococo Revival scrolls, floral garlands, and figural cresting. Produced during the late 19th century, these mirrors feature heavy, dense cast metal frames with darkened patination in the recessed areas to accentuate visual depth.

These mirror frames were manufactured using sand-casting or lost-wax casting techniques, where molten brass alloy was poured into detailed moulds. Once cooled, the metal was hand-chiseled, polished, and sometimes lacquered or patinated before being fitted to a reflective glass plate with a protective wood backing.

Authentic pieces exhibit substantial weight, crisp casting detail on the face, and visible hand-finishing marks or oxidisation on the reverse side. Age-appropriate surface wear, naturally uneven patination within the recessed scrollwork, and original period mounting hardware further confirm authenticity.

A Victorian cast brass mirror works effectively as a focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, a hallway console table, or integrated within a contemporary picture wall. The detailed metalwork provides architectural texture and contrast against plain, modern painted walls.

Dust the brass frame regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean intricate recesses. Avoid using abrasive metal cleaners or chemical polishes, as these remove historical patination; glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror to prevent moisture seepage into the frame.

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Late Victorian Cast Brass Wall Mirror

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