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Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
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Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror

19th century
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A Charming Late 19th Century Giltwood & Gesso Pier Mirror Having Original Rectangular Plate Enclosed By Elegant Carved Frame Headed By Scrolling Eagles, Grotesque Figure Heads And Central Set Elegant Carved Prince Of Wales Plume Of Feathers.

This mirror dates to the late 19th century, or possibly even the early 20th century, but is very much executed in the 18th century style and unlike the large majority of examples we see from the later period it is extremely well carved and boasts real elegance.

The gilding has a lovely mellow finish to it, clearly it has never been heavily cleaned or over restorered and overall the condition of the entire piece is very good, with just a few old marks, scrapes and minor repairs, as one would expect for a mirror of this period.

The carving is a very interesting and unusual mix of subjects, however they are all very well carved and work together well giving the mirror real elegance.

Although probably originally made to hang on the brick peiers between the windows of a large room in a grand home, it is also of a sensible size meaning that it is extremely well suited to a whole host of spaces around the modern home.

As with all items which we offer for sale this mirror has been inspected by our highly skilled, traditional antique furniture restorers before being offered for sale ensuring that it is ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1900.

Height 50in.

Width 23.5in.

Depth 2.5in

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09069404
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Punched dots in the background: Victorian decorative detail imitating early Georgian carving.
White gesso and red clay under the gilt: traditional layered water gilding.
Darkened softwood backboard fitted into rebates: original late 19th-century enclosure.
Fine network of shrinkage lines across the cresting: natural ageing of the gesso.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152772
Dealers Internal Reference
2695
Dealers Notes

A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

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Description
A Charming Late 19th Century Giltwood & Gesso Pier Mirror Having Original Rectangular Plate Enclosed By Elegant Carved Frame Headed By Scrolling Eagles, Grotesque Figure Heads And Central Set Elegant Carved Prince Of Wales Plume Of Feathers.
fig 1. A tall late nineteenth-century carved giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate cresting with carved sculpted heads, foliage motifs, and scrollwork.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror

This mirror dates to the late 19th century, or possibly even the early 20th century, but is very much executed in the 18th century style and unlike the large majority of examples we see from the later period it is extremely well carved and boasts real elegance.

fig 2. A tall late nineteenth-century carved giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate cresting with carved sculpted heads, foliage motifs, and scrollwork.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror

The gilding has a lovely mellow finish to it, clearly it has never been heavily cleaned or over restorered and overall the condition of the entire piece is very good, with just a few old marks, scrapes and minor repairs, as one would expect for a mirror of this period.

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The carving is a very interesting and unusual mix of subjects, however they are all very well carved and work together well giving the mirror real elegance.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 3. A tall late nineteenth-century carved giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate cresting with carved sculpted heads, foliage motifs, and scrollwork.
fig 3. Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror

Although probably originally made to hang on the brick peiers between the windows of a large room in a grand home, it is also of a sensible size meaning that it is extremely well suited to a whole host of spaces around the modern home.

fig 4. A tall late nineteenth-century carved giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate cresting with carved sculpted heads, foliage motifs, and scrollwork.
fig 4. Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror

As with all items which we offer for sale this mirror has been inspected by our highly skilled, traditional antique furniture restorers before being offered for sale ensuring that it is ready for immediate placement within the home.

Circa 1900.

Height 50in.

Width 23.5in.

Depth 2.5in

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09069404
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Punched dots in the background: Victorian decorative detail imitating early Georgian carving.
White gesso and red clay under the gilt: traditional layered water gilding.
Darkened softwood backboard fitted into rebates: original late 19th-century enclosure.
Fine network of shrinkage lines across the cresting: natural ageing of the gesso.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152772
Dealers Internal Ref
2695
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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A tall late nineteenth-century carved giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate cresting with carved sculpted heads, foliage motifs, and scrollwork.
Late 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved grotesque masks, Acanthus leaf cresting, Plume and tassel urn, Scroll feet

This late 19th-century Rococo Revival wall mirror is constructed from giltwood and gesso with a gold finish and houses an original rectangular glass plate. The elaborate carved frame includes scrolling eagles, grotesque figure heads, acanthus leaf cresting, a central Prince of Wales plume of feathers, and scroll feet. The gilding displays a mellow finish with old marks, scrapes, and minor repairs visible on the surface. Measuring 127 cm high by 60 cm wide with a depth of 6 cm, it provides substantial presence without overwhelming a room. Suitable for placement above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or hallway, this pier mirror integrates smoothly into traditional or eclectic interior schemes. The tall proportions make it appropriate for hanging above a fireplace mantel or on a feature wall where reflection and decorative presence are desired. Traditional craftsmanship and detailed carving give the piece a classical aesthetic that anchors both period properties and contemporary settings.

FAQs

Late nineteenth-century Rococo Revival mirrors featured elaborate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, asymmetrical shell carvings, and figurative motifs inspired by eighteenth-century French design.

Frames were typically crafted from hand-carved timber or pine layered with gesso, coated with red bole clay, and finished with delicate gold leaf application.

Authentic pieces show natural aging such as fine cracking in the gesso (craquelure), visible red bole showing through rubbed gold leaf, and structural joinery consistent with historical techniques.

Positioning an ornate gilded mirror above a clean-lined console table or plain fireplace mantelpiece creates a sophisticated balance between historic craftsmanship and contemporary minimalist aesthetic.

Dust gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster, avoiding wet cloths, chemical cleaners, or commercial polishes that can dissolve water-gilded surfaces.
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