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Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror
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Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror

19th century
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An excellent carved giltwood convex mirror dating from the Regency period. This good sized antique mirror is surmounted with a boldly carved eagle with outstretched wings which rest on exquisitely carved decorative scrolls. The base of the frame is decorated with fluted and foliage, balancing the pediment. The original convex mercury mirror plate is surrounded by an ebonised reeded slip. Over the years the glass mirror plate has acquired a very attractive soft dappled effect, whilst retaining the reflective qualities of the mirror (please see the photographs) The general condition of the mirror is very good. This very high quality early 19th Century convex mirror is ready to hang.

c.1815

Height: 41" (104cm)

Width: 24.5" (62cm)

Depth: 8.5" (22cm)

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA617316
Dealers Internal Reference
M454
Description
An excellent carved giltwood convex mirror dating from the Regency period.
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This good sized antique mirror is surmounted with a boldly carved eagle with outstretched wings which rest on exquisitely carved decorative scrolls.
Hobson May Collection

The base of the frame is decorated with fluted and foliage, balancing the pediment. The original convex mercury mirror plate is surrounded by an ebonised reeded slip. Over the years the glass mirror plate has acquired a very attractive soft dappled effect, whilst retaining the reflective qualities of the mirror (please see the photographs) The general condition of the mirror is very good. This very high quality early 19th Century convex mirror is ready to hang.

c.1815

Height: 41" (104cm)

Width: 24.5" (62cm)

Depth: 8.5" (22cm)

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA617316
Dealers Internal Ref
M454
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A circular 19th-century Regency convex wall mirror framed in giltwood with a carved eagle cresting, ball ornamentation, and an ebonised inner slip.

Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror

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A circular 19th-century Regency convex wall mirror framed in giltwood with a carved eagle cresting, ball ornamentation, and an ebonised inner slip.
Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror
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A circular 19th-century Regency convex wall mirror framed in giltwood with a carved eagle cresting, ball ornamentation, and an ebonised inner slip.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Timber
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEagle cresting, Spherules, Ebonised reeded slip, Gadrooned apron
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Regency carved giltwood convex mirror dates from the early 19th century and exemplifies the grand style of the period. The gold-finished frame incorporates a boldly carved eagle cresting with outstretched wings resting on decorative scrolls, ball ornamentation, an ebonised inner slip, and a gadrooned apron with fluted foliage at the base. The original convex mercury mirror plate shows a soft dappled effect, wear, and areas of foxing across its reflective surface, alongside minor surface marks on the giltwood frame. Measuring 104 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, the mirror comes ready to hang. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a striking decorative wall mirror suited for placement above a mantel in a living room, drawing room, or hallway. The reflective convex glass adds depth and reflects light into the surrounding space while providing a distinct historical focal point on a wall.

FAQs

Popularised in early 19th-century Britain, Regency convex mirrors are circular wall mirrors featuring convex glass set within a decorative carved giltwood frame, designed to reflect ambient light throughout a room.

These mirrors were crafted using carved timber finished with gold leaf gilding, ebonised interior reeded slips, and hand-blown convex mirror glass.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit original mirror glass with natural foxing, carved wood construction rather than modern moulded resin, and hand-applied gold leaf showing subtle wear on high points.

A Regency convex mirror functions as a focal point when mounted above a fireplace mantel, positioned over a console table in an entrance hall, or integrated into a traditional gallery wall.

Dust the carved frame gently using a soft, dry microfibre brush, completely avoiding liquid cleaners, polish, or water that could lift or damage the water-gilded surface.
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