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18th Century Chippendale Period Pier Glass Mirror
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18th Century Chippendale Period Pier Glass Mirror

18th century
For Sale by A Brookes
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A fabulous 18th century Chippendale period pier glass mirror with well carved shell motifs with its original mercury glass mirror plate with only minor blemishes to the edges. C.1765

£8875

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Chippendale Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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SA634648
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Description
A fabulous 18th century Chippendale period pier glass mirror with well carved shell motifs with its original mercury glass mirror plate with only minor blemishes to the edges. C.1765

£8875

Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Chippendale Giltwood Pier Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA634648
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An 18th-century Chippendale giltwood pier mirror featuring an intricately carved Rococo frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and an ornamental cresting.
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Archive I An 18th-century Chippendale giltwood pier mirror featuring an intricately carved Rococo frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and an ornamental cresting.

18th Century Chippendale Period Pier Glass Mirror

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A Brookes

A Brookes
Telephone 07787 568923
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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/abrookes
Verified Since Nov 2009
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Location: Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border, HR8 2LL, United Kingdom, , Portabello, Notting Hill, London, NW11, United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Chippendale giltwood pier mirror featuring an intricately carved Rococo frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and an ornamental cresting.
18th century Chippendale period pier glass mirror
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An 18th-century Chippendale giltwood pier mirror featuring an intricately carved Rococo frame with C-scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and an ornamental cresting.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chippendale
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Carved Pine
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Acanthus leaf carvings, Cartouche cresting, Rococo moulding
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This 18th century Chippendale period pier glass mirror comes from the Georgian Chippendale style and is constructed from carved pine, glass, and giltwood with an antique gold finish. The elaborate frame shows intricate acanthus leaf carvings, C-scrolls, a cartouche cresting, Rococo moulding, and well-carved shell motifs, housing its original mercury glass mirror plate which displays minor blemishes to the edges. Measuring 78 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, this wall hanging mirror fits well on a narrow wall space in an entrance hallway, living room, or bedroom to bring a classic English Country House aesthetic to a home today.

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A Chippendale pier glass mirror is a tall, narrow wall mirror crafted during the mid-to-late 18th century, designed primarily to hang on the wall space between windows. The style is characterised by elaborate Rococo carving, including C-scrolls, acanthus foliage, and asymmetrical crestings executed on giltwood frames.

These mirrors were constructed using hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or lime wood, which were coated with gesso and overlaid with thin gold leaf (giltwood). The reflective glass plate was made using mercury-amalgam methods, often resulting in slight distortions and subtle grey spotting over time.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, original backboards secured with wrought iron nails, and natural wear or rubbing to the gilt surface where the reddish bole undercoat shows through. The original glass plates typically display light oxidisation and an uneven, hand-blown thickness.

Positioning an ornate giltwood mirror above a contemporary console table or a simple mantelpiece creates an engaging visual contrast between classical carved detailing and clean modern architectural lines. Hanging the mirror opposite a light source maximises illumination across the room.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths that can dissolve the water-gilders size and damage the gold leaf. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the wooden substrate from shrinking or cracking.
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