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Georgian Wall Mirror
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Georgian Wall Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A decorative 18th century mahogany wall mirror with gilt decoration. A well designed mirror in good condition, minor old repair to the bottom right corner, dated around 1770 and all ready for use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09029217
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Gilding worn through to red clay on the high points: traditional water gilding.
Hand-carved giltwood slip around the plate: typical of the 18th century.
Fret-cut cresting and apron with separately joined ears: period Georgian frame construction.
Natural shrinkage lines across the mahogany: slow movement of aged timber.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
62.5cm (24.61")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147031
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

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A decorative 18th century mahogany wall mirror with gilt decoration.
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A well designed mirror in good condition, minor old repair to the bottom right corner, dated around 1770 and all ready for use.
Millers Antiques

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09029217
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Gilding worn through to red clay on the high points: traditional water gilding.
Hand-carved giltwood slip around the plate: typical of the 18th century.
Fret-cut cresting and apron with separately joined ears: period Georgian frame construction.
Natural shrinkage lines across the mahogany: slow movement of aged timber.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
62.5cm (24.61")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147031
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A rectangular Georgian mahogany wall mirror featuring a scroll-cut fretwork frame ornamented with giltwood leaves and cresting.
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Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
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A rectangular Georgian mahogany wall mirror featuring a scroll-cut fretwork frame ornamented with giltwood leaves and cresting.
Georgian Wall Mirror
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A rectangular Georgian mahogany wall mirror featuring a scroll-cut fretwork frame ornamented with giltwood leaves and cresting.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFretwork scrollwork, Giltwood foliage side drops, Carved cresting motif, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 62.5 cm (25 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

An 18th century Georgian wall mirror designed in the English Country House style is constructed from mahogany, giltwood, and glass. The rectangular frame exhibits a dark brown timber finish complemented by a carved fretwork scrollwork silhouette, a carved cresting motif at the top, and giltwood foliage side drops applied to the sides. A decorative gilt inner slip surrounds the glass plate, while minor old repair is visible to the bottom right corner of the woodwork. The entire piece measures 109 cm high, 62.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Practical placement includes hanging above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living area. This traditional furnishing functions as a decorative wall accent while providing a reflective surface for contemporary interiors. The combination of dark wood and gilded highlights allows integration into classic or transitional home schemes.

FAQs

Georgian fretwork mirrors, popular during the 18th century, feature dark hardwood frames cut into intricate scrollwork shapes, often enhanced with carved giltwood detailing and slips around the glass.

Craftspeople typically constructed these frames using mahogany or walnut veneers over pine backings, often featuring hand-carved parcel-gilt decorative foliage and mercury-silvered glass plates.

Original pieces usually display hand-sawn backboards, signs of early silvering on the glass, irregular gilding wear, and joint construction consistent with 18th-century cabinetmaking methods.

Position the mirror above a contemporary console table or mantelpiece to create a focal point that contrasts classical craftsmanship with clean modern lines.

Clean the glass using a lightly dampened cloth, avoiding chemical sprays on the frame, and gently dust the mahogany and gilding with a soft dry brush to protect fragile finishes.
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