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A Stunning 19th Century Giltwood Hall or Bathroom Mirror with Flower and Leaf Detail
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A Stunning 19th Century Giltwood Hall or Bathroom Mirror with Flower and Leaf Detail

19th century
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A stunning 19th Century giltwood hall or bathroom mirror of exceptional quality with exquistely detailed arrangements of flowers and leaves throughout. The bevelled mirror glass plate of shaped rectangular form is set within a finely hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame with fabulous scroll pillars to the sides flanked with fabulous draped arrangements of trailing flower motif detail. Surmounted with an intricately pierced cartouche comprising of centred c-scrolls, flowers and leaves flanked with richly scrolling acanthus leaves, the shaped apron features further beautiful motif detailing comprising of flowers, leaves and scrolls, all finely carved in high relief.

Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Carved Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09704038
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Red bole showing through the gilding: natural handling wear to water-gilded surfaces.
Undercut pierced floral cresting: hand carving before composition moulding became standard.
Rasp and saw marks on the cresting reverse: hand shaping of the timber.
Broad bevel following the shaped inner rim: plate cutting by hand.

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
120.1cm (47.28")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243434
Dealers Internal Reference
A3670
Dealers Notes

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Description
A stunning 19th Century giltwood hall or bathroom mirror of exceptional quality with exquistely detailed arrangements of flowers and leaves throughout. The bevelled mirror glass plate of shaped rectangular form is set within a finely hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame with fabulous scroll pillars to the sides flanked with fabulous draped arrangements of trailing flower motif detail. Surmounted with an intricately pierced cartouche comprising of centred c-scrolls, flowers and leaves flanked with richly scrolling acanthus leaves, the shaped apron features further beautiful motif detailing comprising of flowers, leaves and scrolls, all finely carved in high relief.
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Carved Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09704038
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Red bole showing through the gilding: natural handling wear to water-gilded surfaces.
Undercut pierced floral cresting: hand carving before composition moulding became standard.
Rasp and saw marks on the cresting reverse: hand shaping of the timber.
Broad bevel following the shaped inner rim: plate cutting by hand.

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
120.1cm (47.28")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243434
Dealers Internal Ref
A3670
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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An ornate 19th-century giltwood wall mirror featuring carved floral cresting, acanthus leaf scrolls, and a rectangular mirror plate.
A Stunning 19th Century Giltwood Hall or Bathroom Mirror with Flower and Leaf Detail
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An ornate 19th-century giltwood wall mirror featuring carved floral cresting, acanthus leaf scrolls, and a rectangular mirror plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral cresting, Acanthus leaves, Scrollwork, Floral swags
  • SizeH 120.1 cm (47 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 10.2 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Rococo giltwood mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries are characterised by elaborate asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and floral cresting. Frames were typically crafted from hand-carved wood or composition moulding before being finished with genuine gold leaf.

These mirrors were traditionally constructed using carved pine or lime wood bases, coated with gesso and bole clay before applying thin sheets of gold leaf through water gilding. The reflective mirror plate was typically made using mercury or silvered glass techniques.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber backboards, visible joint construction, and subtle wear to the gold leaf showing reddish bole clay beneath. The mirror plate will often show natural age-related foxing, oxidisation spots, and slight imperfections in the glass.

Position the mirror above a contemporary console table or fireplace mantelpiece to create visual contrast between classic architectural framing and modern minimalism. Hanging the mirror opposite a window maximises natural light reflection throughout the room.

Dust the ornate carved areas gently using a soft, dry squirrel-hair brush or microfibre duster without applying pressure. Avoid using liquid cleaners, water, or commercial glass sprays near the frame, as moisture damages traditional water gilding and gesso.
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