Antique Carved Oak Dragon Mirror Signed L Blondie 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Carved Oak Dragon Mirror Signed L Blondie
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1143327
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGothic Revival
MaterialOak, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsDragon motif, Hand-carved timber, Winged creature detail, Rectangular glass plate
SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Gothic Revival wall mirror originates from 1910 and measures 49.5 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. The carved dark brown oak timber frame encloses a rectangular glass plate, decorated with hand-carved dragon motifs, detailed wings, and claw grips wrapped around the vertical borders. A scaly dragon body coils around the lower section and supports the central mirror plate. In a contemporary home, this piece suits placement on a narrow wall space in an entrance hallway, study, or living room. The dark timber grain shows natural surface variation and minor age-related marks throughout the intricate hand-carved detailing.

FAQs

Gothic Revival woodcarving, prominent in the nineteenth century, draws heavy inspiration from medieval architecture, church iconography, and mythical beast imagery such as dragons, gargoyles, and grotesques.

These mirrors were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods like solid oak or walnut, carved by hand, and fitted with silvered or mercury glass plates.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical hand-tool marks, natural oxidisation in the recessed areas of the carving, timber shrinkage consistent with age, and original maker signatures or stamps.

Position the mirror on a narrow feature wall, within a home library, or above a hallway console to serve as a dramatic, textured focal point against neutral or dark paint tones.

Dust the detailed carving using a soft, dry natural bristle brush. Apply beeswax polish sparingly once a year to nourish the wood, taking care to avoid harsh liquid glass cleaners near the timber edge.

Karen Tarleton

Antique Carved Oak Dragon Mirror Signed L Blondie

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