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19th C Gilt Wood Mirror
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19th C Gilt Wood Mirror

19th century
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A 19th century Gilt Wood Mirror.

The 19th century carved Gilt Wood Mirror, the Mirror carved in the rococo manner, with rising C scrolls amongst which spread leaves and scrolling foliage, finished to the outer edge with rocaille decoration.

The asymmetrical design centre by a hanging garland of flowers, falling to turning leaves and C scrolls, surrounding the shell centre.

The original plate, gilt, and wood back.

Height 30 1/2 inches, 78cm.

Width 17 1/4 inches, 44cm.

Depth 3 inches, 7.5cm.

Circa 1840.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1171499
Dealers Internal Reference
24188
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A 19th century Gilt Wood Mirror.

The 19th century carved Gilt Wood Mirror, the Mirror carved in the rococo manner, with rising C scrolls amongst which spread leaves and scrolling foliage, finished to the outer edge with rocaille decoration.

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The asymmetrical design centre by a hanging garland of flowers, falling to turning leaves and C scrolls, surrounding the shell centre.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

The original plate, gilt, and wood back.

Height 30 1/2 inches, 78cm.

Width 17 1/4 inches, 44cm.

Depth 3 inches, 7.5cm.

Circa 1840.

Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171499
Dealers Internal Ref
24188
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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Archive I A 19th-century Rococo Revival giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaves, openwork carving, and aged mirror glass with foxing.

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Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Rococo Revival giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaves, openwork carving, and aged mirror glass with foxing.
19TH C GILT WOOD MIRROR
Ref: SA1171499
A 19th-century Rococo Revival giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaves, openwork carving, and aged mirror glass with foxing.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carvings, scrollwork frame, integrated base bracket, foxed glass
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This 19th-century Rococo Revival wall mirror belongs to the 19th century and is made from giltwood, gesso, and glass with a gold finish. The frame displays elaborate openwork carving, rising C-scrolls, spreading leaves, scrolling foliage, rocaille decoration on the outer edge, and an asymmetrical design centred by a hanging garland of flowers that falls to turning leaves and C-scrolls surrounding a shell centre, along with an integrated base bracket and foxed glass showing age-related spots. The mirror measures 78 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, making it well-suited for mounting in a narrow wall space in a hallway, bedroom, or living room to add a decorative French Chateau accent. Visible details include the antique gold finish on the carved wooden frame, the aged dark patina within the recessed decorative mouldings, and the vertical division line visible in the original mirror plate. The structure includes an upper hanging loop at the top for wall suspension and an integrated shelf bracket at the lower section.

FAQs

Rococo Revival mirrors from the 19th century draw design inspiration from 18th-century French Rococo styles, featuring asymmetrical curves, ornate acanthus leaves, C-scrolls, floral motifs, and elaborated pierced crestings.

These frames were typically crafted from carved softwood, such as pine or lime, coated with layers of gesso plaster, smoothed, and then decorated with thin gold leaf applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces feature signs of age including natural oxidation or foxing on the silvered mirror glass, fine cracking (craquelure) in the gesso surface, hand-carved wood backing boards, and light wear exposing the red or grey clay bole beneath the gold leaf.

Position the mirror on a plain painted accent wall above a console table, fireplace mantel, or hallway bench to allow the detailed gilt framework to contrast with contemporary decor.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry artist brush or feather duster. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or commercial polishes, as moisture can dissolve the water-soluble gesso base and lift the delicate gold leaf.
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