Georgian Mirrors

A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...

A George III Giltwood Pier Mirror In the Manner of Thomas Johnson An exceptionally detailed design; the superb carved decoration housing a shaped rectangular plate and undulating mirrored borders; the inner frame closely tied to the outer frame and leading the eye around the mirror. The grandiose masterful carving incorporating C-scrolls, flowering branchwork, stylized icicles, acanthus leaves, and distinctive architectural follies and figures which firmly place this mirror within the canon of Johnson's greatest designs. The confident execution is a great testament to the technical prowess and artistic creativity of one of the greatest carvers and designers of the eighteenth century, circa 1760. Provenance Edward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh, Farmleigh, Co. Dublin, (1880?-1927); The Earls of Iveagh, Farmleigh, Co. Dublin & Elveden Hall, Suffolk (1927-2018). Thomas Johnson (1723-1799) Thomas Johnson was one of the most skilled carvers and furniture designers in Georgian England. Drawing inspiration from the Fables of Aesop, the rococo, China, and the idealised rustic life, his work is whimsical, exuberant and witty. Chippendale borrowed freely from his work. Johnson was a founder member of the 'Antigallican Society', a group who excoriated the French taste. In addition to its relation to Johnson's designs, this mirror also reflects the influence of Lock, the great master with whom he worked for a period. Lock published many sketches and pattern books, including A New Book of Ornaments for Looking Glasses in 1752, introducing several idiosyncratic features which Johnson would adopt such as the small decorative urns...

A finely carved George II looking glass, dry stripped to its original gilding having a swan neck pediment centered by the original cartouche carved with scrolls and acanthus leaves, ...

With original gilding. Broken arch pediment with central shell carving over a beveled mirror plate set within a frame with carved shaped corners , backplates that once held candle arms.

A late 18th century English George III mahogany shaving mirror attached to base with 3 drawers ending in bracket feet.

A lovely George III Mahogany dressing mirror, it’s oval mounted Above a serpentine case with 3 drawers raised on bracket feet. Brass Handles & keyhole escutcheon.

On offer here is an antique architectural steel fanlight captured in a pine frame that was recently converted to a mirror. The sleek steel frame that makes up the fanlight has a resemblance to the peacock’s feathers and has a typical Georgian shape. The steel frame is very thin and it has a distressed off-white paint finish that shows the bare metal in some places. The Georgian fanlight...

A carved mirror with gilt splayed leaf sheath decoration to oval frame including a pair of curved branches above with crossed branches and ribbons below, in the manner of John Linnel...

An extraordinarily fine and large George II pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson (1723-1778). The giltwood frame is finely carved, embracing the asymmetry of the Rococo style,...

The alternating blue and amber faceted glass gems set into a metal oval frame.

A carved giltwood Rococo mirror with excellent proportions, the cresting of a stylized acanthus carved with Rocaille with C-scrolls and S-scrolls decorating the sides and the bottom,...

Late 18th Century Georgian oval giltwood mirror with original glass set into a frame with carved lamb’s tongue outer border, fluting and beaded inner border.

Rare 18th Century Georgian Walnut carved and Gilt Overmantel Mirror. Mirror features carved fretwork around top edges with a gilt eagle sculpture in center. Glass has beveled edges a...

This elegant George III circular giltwood mantel mirror exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the late 18th century, during the reign of King George III of Great Britain. The peri...

Very fine carved and giltwood George III mirror in the manner of John Linnell, comprising two oak branches bound with ribbon forming a wreath, adorned with acorns and finely detailed rustication. Round...

Giltwood compartmental overmantle mirror in the manner of Chippendale. The period glass plate divided by stylised columns sits within a hi...

A striking late 19th century large George II style wall mirror, the hand carved walnut frame set with scrolling decorative elements and adorned with detailed, yet delicate carvings, ...

the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork frame of acanthus and rocaille carving all flanked by the mythical Ho Ho bird with o...

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...

This Superb Distress Gilded Gold Leaf Georgian Carved Mirror is a stunning example of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully hand-carved wooden frame, the mirro...

18th Century gilt overmantel mirror with central stylised pagoda decoration. The three panels are separated by simple gilt beaded bar details and sur...

A very Fine George II giltwood Rococo mirror, the three leaf acanthus carved finial over scroll carved crest with foliate details framing shaped plate, over scrolled and vine carved ...

A giltwood mirror in the mid-18th century manner. Enclosed within a carved and gilded swept and shaped symmetrical frame, adorned with ‘C’ scrolls, foliated and floral ornamentati...

A handsome mahogany wall mirror of tabernacle form, the glass lightly foxed.

In the manner of Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) An exceptional pair of George III style giltwood mirrors, the mirror plate within ...

George II giltwood and gesso mirror with beveled two glass parts within a lattice and flowerhead decorated border. Frame is decorated with flowerheads and scrolling acanthus and surm...

The shaped rectangular mirror plate within a carved and molded border, the voluted apron centered with a shell and scrolls on each side, the cresting with eagle heads flanking styliz...

K0607 Antique Georgian 18th century slim gilded wall mirror or a console table mirror, having bevelled edge split plate, both of a later dates ( top plate with an etched star) in car...

Fine George I giltwood looking glass, the eagle and foliate carved crest with punched ground surrounding an arched and shaped hollow beveled plate wi...

An Extremely Attractive And Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror, With Shield Shaped Swing Plate, Over Well Figured And Rare Double Conca...

A Good Quality And Very Attractive, Early 18th Century, George I Period. Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Having Elegant Frame Enclosing Replacement Mirror Plate, Over Superbly Figured Three Drawer Box...

A Fine 18th Century Georgian Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror. Mirror features figural eagle with outstretched wings that is a prominent symbol of power, majesty, and freedom, and a favor...

This is an antique bureau mirror. An English, mahogany and oak dressing table mirror, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fascinating bureau form, with a suite of drawers an...

An early 18th century giltwood pier glass with finely carved cresting, punched decoration to the frame, retaining the original mercury mirror plate.

English Georgian Revival Giltwood Openwork Trellis Mirror, Circa 1925 English Georgian Revival carved giltwood wall mirror with extensive openwork trellis decoration, dating to circ...

A carved giltwood mirror of very large-scale and great quality, made by Froom & Cribbs of London. The beautifully carved wooden frame decorated with flowers and foliage. The scrolled arched top centred by an open scallop cartouche with cresting eagle. Both the frame and glass are in good condition. Stamped on the back with important London makers name and address. Froom & Cribbs 1832-1849. At 136 Strand, London. Carvers and gilders, looking glass manufacturers, picture frame makers. William Froom (1791-1865) was christened in 1791 at St George the Martyr, Southwark, the son of William and Martha Froom. He first comes to notice in 1825, when he attended a meeting of more than fifty master carvers and gilders who resolved to resist the demands of journeymen for an increase in wages (The Times 30 June 1825). He followed Fentham & Co (qv) at 136 Strand, using the description, ‘Late Fentham & Co’, on his trade label for many years. By 1829 Froom had entered into a short-lived partnership with William Cribb (qv), which was dissolved in 1831 (London Gazette 3 May 1831). William Froom and his wife Elizabeth Anne had five children born between 1831 and 1840, christened at St Mary-le-Strand.William Froom was a customer of the composition ornament maker, George Jackson & Sons (qv), 1836-1842 (see Jackson account book, V&A Archive of Art and Design, AAD/2012/1/2/3). In the 1839 directory Froom was listed as a looking glassmaker and in the 1841 census as a plate glass manufacturer. He would appear to have retired from business in 1849 from his entries in the Post Office directory. In the 1851 census he was living in Oxford Square...

A fine 18th Century George II Period Giltwood mirror with swan neck pediment and central cartouche retaining its original vauxhall soft bevelled mirror plate. English, c.1730 This...

This is an antique vanity mirror. An English, mahogany and glass hall, bedroom or morning room mirror, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Appealingly presented Georgian mir...

English, ca. 1720 This impressive English George I period mirror, made circa 1720, is crafted from carved wood and carved gilded gesso. The vauxhall bevelled plate is enclosed withi...

A very good quality, 18th century, George II period mahogany dressing table mirror, having old rectangular plate set within gilded slip to elegant moulded frame, over well figured ba...

A pair of Irish mirrors in the George III style, of good quality with faux mercury glass mirror plates pinned into patinated copper frames, bordered with rock crystal and blue glass ...

A richly detailed homage to mid-18th century English craftsmanship. Inspired by a design circa 1760s England, this commanding mirror features an elaborately carved frame rendered in ...

Pair of English George II (circa 1750) giltwood shaped form wall mirrors / girandoles with elaborate carved scroll designs and two Pairs of lights emanating from the center. (PRICED ...

Handcrafted in the 18th Century, the frame of this tall George II wall mirror is made of giltwood and gesso. The front is decorated with carved vines and other ornate flourishes that...

George III mahogany wall mirror complete with its gilded ho ho bird and original plate mirror, surrounded by fretted scrolls. Lovely original ...

A very large and finely carved George II style giltwood mirror. This large and impressive carved giltwood and gesso mirror is over 267 cm (105 inches) high. It is finely carve...

A George III oval giltwood mirror, late 18th century The urn shaped finial centered on foliate swags the oval frame with carved detail, over a central Rosette patera, flanked w...

Fine George III style hand-carved and white painted rococo mirror having acanthus leaves, foliate, scrollwork throughout frame. Rococo is know fo...

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style wall mirror By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with carved gold gilt wreath and trim. Measures...

A Very Attractive Late 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Shaped, Georgian Dressing Table Mirror, Of Unusually Large Proportions, Having Elegant Shield Shaped Plate, Over Shaped Base W...

Exceptional circa 1740 George II period giltwood looking glass or mirror of oval form after a design by William Kent having dynamic carved 'egg-and-dart' frame with gilt and ebonized...

A George I style carved gilt-wood and gesso looking glass. The mirror plate is in a leaf and shell carved moulded frame beneath a shaped cresting centred by a pierced plume on a moul...

A 19th Century George III Style Parcel Gilt Mahogany Mirror measuring 16" in width and 29" in height. Good antique condition with great patina.

A good English Georgian style gilt wood carved mirror having a shell and broken arch pediment crest over beveled mirror plate. Labeled A.W. Johnson Gilder and Picture frame maker ...

A carved and gilt-wood mirror in the manner of William Kent and the Palladian style. The rectangular looking glass within a compound moulded frame has outset corners, flanked by trai...

An extraordinary example of an English Chippendale looking glass. The rectangular plate with conforming foliate surround and frame lie beneat...

An impressively large English Georgian pier mirror, in giltwood, with later mirror plate. The frame decorated with a crest of Acanthus and flowers. which fall over the scalloped shou...

A beautiful pair all carved wood and gilded. True pair with the birds facing each other with a bird crest flanked by trailing leaves over an oval mirror plate with carved gadrooned o...

The very old, if not original convex plate surrounded by an ebonized fillet, set within its exceptionally large & finely gilded wooden frame, featuring a cavetto-shaped molding d...

A very fine quality George III period mahogany cheval Dressing mirror having extremely elegant turned supports Enclosing swing frame with replaced mirror plate flanked By ormolu cand...