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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
North Italian Painted Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 18th Century painted architectural pine mirror, circa 1780.
This mirror has been beautifully made using fine-quality pine. The frame has been carved with typical 18th Century motifs such as faux marble columns to the side.
It has its original mercury glass plate that is in great condition.
A classic country house mirror...
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Pine, Paint
18th Century Carved Gold Gilt Wood Floral Swags Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful and charming later 18th century mirror, the frame in carved gilt wood, with very unusual and intricately carved floral swags to the front that s...
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Wood
17th Century German Barock Carved Mirror
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare German Baroque (Barock) carved oval mirror.
Early-17th century, circa 1620-1630.
The frame is superbly carved. The cresting with two cherubs supporting a cartouche, and seated upon displaying eagles.
The base centred by a grotesque mask typical of this early period. The oval frame is flanked by boldly-carved Barock scrolls and foliate decoration, the inner frame is well carved with egg and dart. Very minor losses entirely consistent with age. Plate later.
Heinrich Kreisel illustrates a related antique mirror (Neuburg/ Donau, 1620/1630) in 'Die Kunst Des Deutschen Möbels Von...
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Wood
Very Rare Carved Gilt Gesso Dressing Mirror, circa 1710-1720
Located in Lymington, GB
A very rare carved gilt gesso dressing mirror.
Queen Anne / George I period, c 1710-20.
Decorated all over with the original finely carved gilt-gesso surfaces with typical circular punched reserves.
The hinged fall reveals a shaped, fitted interior, gilded and japanned (lacquered) in red. Some external carved surfaces show very minor areas of wear revealing the authentic bole and gesso ground. Overall in superb condition.
Measures: H: 39 1/2’’ (100 cm)
D: 12 1/2’’ (31.5 cm)
W: 17 3/4’’ (45.5 cm).
Reminiscent of the work of London-based James Moore (c 1670-1726), a supreme exponent of the art of cut gesso and gilding.
This dressing table mirror is possibly unique in this form, and as such has survived over 300 years in remarkably original state.
It may have been part of a suite of furniture, would have been extremely costly, and very much the reserve of the aristocracy and the wealthy in the early part of the 18th century.
For documented pieces by James Moore viz.
The Royal Collection Trust
Wikipedia - James Moore (furniture designer)
James Moore (circa 1670 - October 1726) was established at Short's Gardens, St. Giles-in-the-Fields. He was in partnership with John Gumley from 1714 and, unlike his partner, did not advertise - the sole published reference to him being a notice of his death in The Weekly Journal or The British Gazetteer. As Royal cabinet-maker he supplied walnut and mahogany furniture for the Royal Household, The Royal Yacht, and the King's servants and mistresses, as well as the rich gilt-gesso work for which he is best known.
Moore is especially renowned for gilt-gesso furniture: tables; looking glass frames; and candle stands. A pair of gilt-gesso side tables bearing the crowned cypher of George I in The Royal Collection, and the pair of candle stands en-suite are incised with his name - an unusual practice at the time. At Erddig, such furniture by Moore can be linked to surviving bills and receipts from James Moore and John Belchier, 1722-26.
Gilt-gesso furniture is also encountered in fine Louis XlV and other European furniture of the period.
Literature:
Ralph Edwards CBE FSA ’The Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture’ Hamlyn, London (Fourth Impression 1972) ill. 5, p. 363. One of a pair of looking glasses by James Moore, 1720. Erddig, Denbigh. The crest is reminiscent of that upon our dressing mirror, which we are offering here.
Kreisel, Heinrich, 'Die Kunst Des Deutschen Mobels’ CH Beck, Munchen (1970) ill. 345, p. 347 - note similarities in the treatment of the top of the crest. This mirror was last seen in the collection of Augsburg Castle.
Synge, Lanto, 'Great English Furniture' London (1991) p. 52.
Refs:
Symonds, R. W. 'A Royal Scrutoire', Connoisseur (June 1940) pp. 233-236.
Symonds, R. W. ‘English Gesso Furniture’, The Antique Collector, Vol. XXVII (August 1956) p. 140.
‘A Golden Cabinet...
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Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century mahogany dressing
table mirror having shield shaped plate above well figured
bowfront base with three frieze drawers and elegant
strung decor...
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English Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mahogany
French Louis XIII Period Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very striking period Louis XIII frame from the Provence region of France. Beautifully crafted from carved walnut. Lovely patina. Perfect to house a piece of art or to convert into ...
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Walnut
French Regency Period Glitwood Wedding Mirror
Located in Ross, CA
French Régence period giltwood "wedding" mirror, featuring a rectangular mercury glass plate with beaded surround and mirrored borders, foliage and scallop carved frame topped by a s...
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Mercury Glass, Plaster, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Louis XV Mirrors 18th Century Mercury Glass Shaped Mirrors
Located in Milan, IT
Italian pair of 18th century Louis XV style carved mecca mirrors, a pair of silver-leaf with mecca finish carved frames, lovely scrolling, floral and vegetal Louis XV carving, with m...
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Mercury Glass, Pine
Italian Baroque Mercury Glass Mirror with with Frame in Gilded Wood, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian baroque mercury glass mirror with with frame in gilded wood, 1700s
Venetian mirror with frame in gilded wood with gold leaf and mercury glass.
Dating back to the 1700s.
Go...
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Mercury Glass, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Period Carta Gloria Giltwood Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive, large scale, museum exhibition quality Baroque period Italian carta gloria (altar card) giltwood frame, now fashioned as a wall mirror....
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Glass, Giltwood
French Louis XV Period Giltwood Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful French Louis XV mirror wonderfully constructed from giltwood. The mirror effect is produced with silver leaf instead of mercury. A stunning accent piece.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
English Queen Anne Gilt Wood and Gesso Wall Mirror with Original Glass, C. 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Queen Anne gilt carved wood and gesso shaped crest foliage wall mirror with the original beveled mirror and wood backing. Mid 18th Century
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Giltwood, Wood, Glass, Gesso
18th Century Classic French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century Classic French Gilt wood Mirror. Found in Paris.
This piece is in excellent condition with an amazing patina and without any repairs. Mirror appears to be old as well a...
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Giltwood
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality George II period mahogany dressing
Table mirror having shaped mirror plate enclosed within
Gilded slip to shaped frame above well figured base
And three drawer...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mahogany
French 18th Century Parclose Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 18th century Parclose Mirror from the Provence region in France. Beautifully crafted in silver gilt wood and retaining its original mercury ...
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Wood
Large 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A late 18th century mahogany dressing table mirror of
Unusually large proportion having shield shaped mirror
Plate above serpentine base with one frieze drawer
Raised on original ...
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European George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mahogany
George III Giltwood Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Oval with beaded and reeded outer frame, outer mirror frame with mounted paterae and inner leaf tip molded frame and oval plate.
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Wood
Pr. George III Gilt Carton-Pierre and Giltwood Oval Mirrors, Manner John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and extremely rare pair of George III period gilt Carton-Pierre and giltwood oval mirrors in the manner of John Linnell. Each mirror is gorgeously hand carved with meticulous detail and fine craftsmanship. The giltwood borders are designed with foliate crests above female masks, with aprons centered by a standing or recumbent left facing lamb. It is extremely rare to find a pair of mirrors of this date and in such amazing untouched condition, the mirror panels are most probably original and date to the late 1700s.
Provenance: Jeremy, Ltd., London
England, circa 1770
Carton-pierre, literal translation from the French - cardboard stone, was developed in the 18th century specifically to imitate wood and stone. The Formula typically included flour, chalk, sawdust, sand and plaster and bound with wax, resin, animal glues or gum arabic. The material could be moulded, bent and otherwise formed into the desired design. Preeminent makers like Gillows and John Linnell began using carton pierre in the late 1760s. The new material allowed for lacey decorative spandrels and festoons that could be made into nearly any length or shape required. These elements and the particular foliate umbrella canopy on this pair of mirrors relates to designs of William and John Linnell. The most famous example of this crest element is on the mirror supplied by Linnell to the 4th Duke of Beaufort for the State Bedroom at Badminton House...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
George II Period Mahogany Carved Wall Pier Mirror
Located in Lymington, GB
An English fret-carved mahogany wall, or pier, mirror.
Late George II period, circa 1760.
The unusual, undulating, serpentine inner border is gesso carved and parcel gilt.
The mould...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mahogany
Antique Italian Mirror in Painted Golden Wood with baroque base, 1790s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Italian carved guilded table mirror,
great patina,
very decorative.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca and Patinated Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unusually shaped pair of Italian 18th century mecca and patinated mirrors. The pair with a wide mottled bottom shelf has a central shield flanked by elaborate foliate mecca scroll...
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Wood, Mirror
Pair of Venetian Carved and Giltwood Mirrors, Italy, circa 1750
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand carved with rectangular mirrors decorated with acanthus leaf cartouch crest centered by a stylized shell ornamentation.
Original gilding in a very good condition.
Prove...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Wood
Pair of Big Round Wooden Frame Mirrors, France, XVII Century
Located in Milan, IT
A fine example of reinterpretation and realization of an antique XVII century architectural element. Two wooden round windows of an old house, with original hinges, have been reused ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Iron
Small Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Spray matte finish for photo purposes.
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English Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Mahogany
George III Chinese Chippendale Rococo Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
A masterpiece of design and execution, this beautiful girandole exhibits every opulent detail of the Chinese Chippendale period. Elaborate C and S scrolls, icicles, rockeries, a seat...
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English Chinese Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
George II Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Lincoln, GB
George II carved giltwood wall mirror,
circa 1760.
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
Small Antique Giltwood French Mirror Berain Style, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique mirror, late 18th century. Carved wood Berain style frame on a grooved background. Gold leaf with aged patina. Antique wood back. Antique frame measures: width 1...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved and Giltwood Mirrors
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved and giltwood mirrors
Size H 70 x W maximum 50 x W 43.5 frame x D 3.
The pair of delightful mirrors was made in south of Italy (S...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Wall Mirror Swedish Walnut Baroque Brown Frame, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Wall mirror Swedish walnut Baroque brown frame, Sweden. A wall mirror made during the Baroque mirror in Sweden. Frame made from walnut. Later but ol...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Tall Custom Mirror with 18th Century Spanish Door Frame Surround, One of a Kind
Located in Atlanta, GA
A one of a kind custom mirror using an 18th century Spanish door frame as surround. This antique wooden door frame from Spain acts as the su...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
Pair of Important Italian 17th Century Giltwood Baroque Mirrors, 1680
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of carved giltwood mirrors refined with precious tortoiseshell rectangular plate scrolled acanthus leaf cresting, architectural elements, winged putti and scrolled f...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
18th Century Carta Gloria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This original 18th century frame is gilded over copper. It is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The cartouche is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs. The Carta is mounted on a wood backing and rests on two linear bases. It is very rare to find the original altar glory prayer still present inside. It explains the part of the Mass being performed.
This is an extremely special museum piece for any ecclesiastical collection.
Measurements: W 14 ½” x H 14” x D 1”
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Copper
Mirror of Late Gustavian Stockholm Work, with Stockholm Hallmark, 18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
Bedustavian Stockholm work, with Stockholm hallmark with date 1798 ?, bronzed and gilded, painted upper decorative field with medallion with men's profile, crowned band rosette, mirr...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
French Regence Period Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Regence Period mirror. Carved giltwood decorated with leaves volutes masks and topped by a bust.
Use restorations.
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French Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
French 18th Century Provençal Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century Provençal mirror.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Georgian Mahogany Ladies Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Georgian mahogany ladies dressing table mirror with the original mirror plate, three drawers with original brass handles
Lovely original color...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Brass
French 18th Century Provencal Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 18th century Provencal mirror.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Queen Ann Style Wall Mirror in Dark Nutwood Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size and stunning mirror from the late 1700s.
This very old wall mirror has a truly wonderful shape and patina. The rich warm color (also known as patina) is what attracts ent...
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Dutch Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Nutwood
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Sheraton Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and good quality George III Sheraton
Period dressing table mirror having shield shaped replaced
Mirror plate over well figured double concave two drawer
Base wit...
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Mahogany
Pair of European 18th Century Silver Plated Baroque Mirrors
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of European 18th century silver plated Baroque mirrors
circa 1725
Beautiful and unique antique handcrafted pieces
The carved wooden frame is covered with silver plated hand b...
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Copper, Silver Plate
Mirror Wall European Black Baroque Period 1650-1750 Northern Europe
Located in New York, NY
Mirror wall European black Baroque period 1650-1750 Northern Europe. A mirror made during the Baroque period in Sweden or Northern Europe. Black frame with a beautiful patina.
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European Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Wood
Matching Set of Three 18th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Madrid, ES
Trio of 18th century French Rococo mirrors, with finely carved and gilded wood frames.
Design elements including plants and flowers, spouting fish, and the typical Rococo "bean" or "kidney" decorate the ornate frames. All three mirrors are topped with a "Ho-Ho Bird" motif, a version of the Japanese...
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century, Italian Rectangular Mirror with Carved and Giltwood Frame
Located in IT
18th century, Italian rectangular mirror with carved and giltwood frame
North Italy (Turin), mid-18th century
The mirror, made in north ...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Rare Original 18th Century Ornately Carved Frame Wall Mirror with Cherub Boy
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 18th century light oak finely carved wall mirror
Decorative and highly collectable, the cherub really is the centre piece o...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Gustavian Swedish Gilt Mirror, Signed by Carl Gustaf Fyrwald
Located in New York, NY
Mirror, Gustavian Stockholm work, signed by Master CGF Carl Gustaf Fyrwald (mirror manufacturer in Stockholm 1776-1825 / 32), carved decor, gilt, ...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Khmer Mirror Bronze
Located in Vosselaar, BE
The Khmer culture existed between the 9th and 15 century in nowadays Cambodia. Influenced by Buddhism and primitive nature religions they produced a remarka...
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Cambodian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an exquisite 18th century Italian gilt mirror, the prominent decorative cornice over mirror plate framed by minutely carved giltwood ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
18th Century George III Parcel-Gilt Mahogany Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
This elegant George III parcel-gilt mirror of beautifully grained Honduras mahogany features a scrolled swan neck pediment with central cartouche and elaborate foliate carving. More ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Gilded French Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Gilded and carved late 18th century French mirror with lyre and acanthus detail. Very good condition considering age.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Carved and Giltwood Mirrors, Italy, circa 1750
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand carved with rectangular mirrors decorated with acanthus leaf cartouch crest centered by a stylized shell ornamentation.
Original gilding in a very good condition.
Prove...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Period Carved Oval Mirror, Neoclassical Style
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French, neoclassic style. This antique French Louis XVI period, 18th century beveled mirror features a beautifully ornate carved gilt leaf wood frame with flowers, berries and leaves...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
Magnificent 18th Century Italian Sconce-Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 18th century Italian sconce-mirror.
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Gilt Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English Regency gilt neoclassical mirror.
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
18th Century, Large Italian Rocaille Lacquered and Giltwood Mirror
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian lacquered and giltwood mirror with rocaille motifs
The large mirror in finely carved wood, gilded and lacquered, was made in the northern of Italy (Ven...
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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Venice Italy Mid-18th Century Light Green Baroque Lacquered Mercury Glass Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very fine handmade baroque mirror, with the original mercury glass. The wooden frame is hand painted with elegant Chinese drawings on light green and a golden border.
A pi...
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Mercury Glass, Wood, Lacquer
English Georgian Period Foliate Carved Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Wells, ME
English George III period gold leaf carved mirror with foliage and flower motifs, elegant piercing and flow around the mirror done by a master carver, circa 1790.
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
17th Century French Renaissance Silver and Gold Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning mirror from the French Renaissance. This period was the cultural and artistic movement in France and is clearly depicted in the hand carved detailing of drapes, scrolling acanthus with religious angel...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
Venice Italy Mid-18th Century Red Wooden Lacquered Mercury Glass Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very fine handmade baroque wooden mirror, with the original mercury glass. The wooden frame is hand painted with elegant flowers drawings and a golden border. A perfect pie...
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Mercury Glass, Wood
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