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French parcel gilt wall mirror
£250.00Georgian framed parcel gilt wall mirror
English, dating from c.1820 with a later 20th century mirror plate
Turned pilasters surround the frame. Old stain has developed a healthy patina whilst the visible gilt work adds an element to its past
Height – 50.5cm
Width – 85cm -
19th century gilt overmantle mirror
£770.00A mid 19th century carved pine and gilt gesso framed over mantel mirror. Arched in shape, with a scrolled surround, surmounted by a shell cresting
Originality is this mirrors strength. The frame has not been overpainted, the gilt has faded and worn. Small sections of the plasterwork have been lost, others look to have been repaired and replaced throughout its lifespan
The original plate is in the early stages of foxing. The first being the streak effect. Verticals translucent areas across the plate have now appeared. Over the coming years, this will develop into patches becoming dull and losing their mirrored quality -
Victorian gilt pier mirror
£500.0019th century English pier mirror, gilt painted at a later date
The mirror comprises of an inverted breakfront pediment moulded with a band of stiff leaves above a frieze of applied mask, floral swags and lyres. Whilst each side is flanked by a pair of fluted ionic columns
A rather decorative piece, it contains its original mercury mirror plate which has begun to gently fox in a small number of areas. The gilt paint has some small and minor losses around the frame
An interior design staple. Bold and imposing in all of the right ways
