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George III Gilt Framed Mirror C. 1800
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George III Gilt Framed Mirror C. 1800

18th century
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George III Gilt Framed Mirror c. 1800

Nicely foxed glass. Can be hung landscape or portrait. Please contact us for a picture of the mirror glass.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this George III Gilt Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1152476
Dealers Internal Reference
AF701
Description
George III Gilt Framed Mirror c. 1800

Nicely foxed glass. Can be hung landscape or portrait. Please contact us for a picture of the mirror glass.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this George III Gilt Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152476
Dealers Internal Ref
AF701
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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A rectangular George III period wall mirror in a carved giltwood frame with acanthus leaf motifs.
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Archive I A rectangular George III period wall mirror in a carved giltwood frame with acanthus leaf motifs.

George III Gilt Framed Mirror C. 1800

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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Telephone 07939 220041 or 07785 737055
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The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richardanthony
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A rectangular George III period wall mirror in a carved giltwood frame with acanthus leaf motifs.
George III Gilt Framed Mirror c. 1800
Ref: SA1152476
A rectangular George III period wall mirror in a carved giltwood frame with acanthus leaf motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, scrollwork, rectangular moulding
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This George III period wall mirror dates from around 1800 and is in the English country house style. The rectangular piece is constructed from giltwood, gesso and glass with a bright gold finish and a neatly moulded inner border. The wooden frame displays detailed acanthus leaf carving and continuous scrollwork along the outer edges, complemented by nicely foxed glass held within. The entire wall hanging measures 50 cm high by 38 cm wide with a 4 cm depth. In a contemporary home, this mirror can be hung either landscape or portrait, making it particularly suited for placement above a mantelpiece in a living room, hallway or bedroom. Its traditional craftsmanship and warm golden tones allow it to blend seamlessly with both period interiors and eclectic modern settings.

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George III period mirrors produced between 1760 and 1820 are characterised by classical proportions, hand-carved timber, and applied gold leaf gilding, frequently incorporating acanthus leaf scrollwork and molded inner borders.

These frames were carved from timber, covered with preparatory layers of gesso paste, and finished using water or oil gilding techniques with thin leaves of real gold.

Authentic period frames show evidence of hand carving, original wooden backboards secured with hand-cut nails or pegs, and natural aging such as minor foxing to the glass and reddish clay bole exposed beneath worn gilding.

Positioning an antique gilt mirror above a modern console table or simple stone mantelpiece provides visual contrast and reflects light across contemporary spaces.

Remove surface dust using a dry, soft bristle brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths, as moisture can dissolve underlying gesso and loosen gold leaf.
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