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An Impressive Large Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Original Gilt & Black Mirror.
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An Impressive Large Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Original Gilt & Black Mirror.

19th century
Sold 2 September 2024 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

An Impressive large Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top original gilt & black Mirror, with ornate cherub crest above and original mercury mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 42 cm high

84 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Wood Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA801516
Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
An Impressive large Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top original gilt & black Mirror, with ornate cherub crest above and original mercury mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 42 cm high

84 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Wood Mirror to the 1870s.

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA801516
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Archive I An upright rectangular antique mirror featuring an arched top, black painted frame, and heavily carved gilt gesso ornamentation with figural cherub motifs at the crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Impressive Large Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Original Gilt & Black Mirror.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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An upright rectangular antique mirror featuring an arched top, black painted frame, and heavily carved gilt gesso ornamentation with figural cherub motifs at the crest.
An Impressive large Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top original gilt & black Mirror.
Ref: SA801516
An upright rectangular antique mirror featuring an arched top, black painted frame, and heavily carved gilt gesso ornamentation with figural cherub motifs at the crest.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsArched top, Figural cherub crest, Ebonised frame, Gilded acanthus scrollwork
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century mirrors frequently combined classical motifs with elaborate moulded gesso over carved wooden frames, often finished in gold leaf alongside contrasting black japan or ebonised details.

These pieces were typically constructed from a carved softwood or hardwood base, coated with multiple layers of gesso to build up intricate relief ornaments, and finished with metallic leaf or pigmented varnishes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the composition of the gesso, the presence of hand-beveled or mercury-backed glass showing characteristic oxidisation, and traditional joinery or backboards consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Placing a large ornate mirror above a fireplace or leaning it against a living room wall creates an effective focal point that contrasts historical craftsmanship with modern minimalist furnishings.

Maintenance requires dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and avoiding chemical cleaners, moisture, or direct sunlight to prevent degradation of the delicate gesso and metallic leaf finishes.
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