Regency Giltwood Pier Wall Mirror 19th Century

Name: Regency Giltwood Pier Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1165236
Price: 1350 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An upright rectangular Regency giltwood wall mirror featuring fluted pilasters and a frieze panel with Greek key detailing.

Regency Giltwood Pier Wall Mirror

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleGrand Regency
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
ColourGold
MotifsGreek key motif, Fluted pilasters, Moulded cornice, Geometric frieze panel
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Regency giltwood pier wall mirror dates to the Regency period and showcases grand neoclassical styling. The rectangular frame combines gilded wood, glass, and gesso components finished in gold alongside black and light blue sections within the decorative frieze panel. Key visible elements include a moulded cornice at the top, fluted pilasters flanking the glass plate, and a decorative upper frieze panel featuring geometric motifs and Greek key patterns set against a dark background. Natural signs of age appear as subtle speckling and foxing across the surface of the reflective mirror glass, and the piece measures 71 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. This wall-mounted mirror suits placement on a narrow wall space in an entrance hallway, living room, or bedroom interior.

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A Regency pier mirror typically features classical architectural elements such as fluted pilasters, moulded cornices, and decorative frieze panels, reflecting early 19th-century Neoclassical design influences.

These mirrors were crafted using carved wood frames coated in a gesso ground, finished with hand-applied leafing, and fitted with glass plates.

Look for signs of age including natural foxing on the glass plate, layered hand-applied gesso showing subtle wear, and hand-cut timber framing on the reverse.

Position the mirror above a hallway console or between two windows to reflect natural light, combining its historical detailing with clean-lined contemporary furnishings.

Dust gently with a soft, dry feather duster or soft brush, taking care to avoid water, solvents, or damp cloths that can damage delicate gilding and gesso.

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