Gold Ornate Wall Mirror

ORNATE GOLD FRAMED WALL MIRROR - CARVED-LOOK ACANTHUS SCROLL BORDER, VERTICAL FORMAT A handsome tall rectangular wall mirror in a deep gold ornate frame with a molded acanthus leaf and scroll border on the outer edge, a stepped smooth gold panel, and a fine beaded inner lip against the glass. The gilt finish has depth and highlight rather than a flat spray-gold look, with the raised leafwork catching light and darker recesses behind it, giving the traditional carved-and-gilded appearance without the weight or price of a period frame. The vertical proportion makes this a natural fit for an entry, a hallway, a narrow wall between doors, a powder room, or over a chest or console, and it works with traditional, French country, and Victorian-style rooms. The mirror was photographed hanging in place on the wall and was not taken down, so the back, hanging hardware, and any label or maker mark were not photographed and none is claimed. Sold as a single framed mirror. Description Rectangular vertical-format wall mirror in a molded and gilded frame, the outer border a continuous acanthus leaf and scroll pattern, stepping down through a plain gold flat to a small beaded course at the glass opening. Frame appears to be molded composition or resin over a wood or composite core with a gold finish, which is stated as an observation from the photographs, since the back and edges were not examined and no material is guaranteed. Glass is a plain flat mirror plate with no bevel visible in the photographs, seated behind the beaded inner lip. Overall outside frame dimensions measure approximately 23 to 24 inches tall by roughly 10-1/2 to 11 inches wide per the tape-measure photographs. In both measuring photographs the tape is held against the face of the hanging mirror with the hook plate laid on the frame edge rather than hooked over it, and the mirror is on the wall rather than lying flat, so both figures are close estimates. Bidders should verify all dimensions from the photographs. No maker mark, label, or signature is visible in any photograph, so none is claimed. Attribution note Frames of this type, with a repeating acanthus scroll cast in composition and finished in gold, follow the traditional European carved-and-gilded frame vocabulary and have been produced continuously by decorative furnishings makers for the home market, so age is difficult to establish from photographs alone. This one is described here as a decorative gold framed wall mirror without claim of age, origin, or maker. Anyone wanting to check for a manufacturer's sticker, wire, or D-rings on the back should ask before bidding and it can be lifted off the wall for a look. Identification is offered as the consignor's photo-based opinion and is not guaranteed. Bid on the item as pictured. Condition Used decorative mirror in good display condition, sold as-is. The gilt surface shows well in the photographs with the leafwork crisp and the finish bright. Expect light rubbing, small nicks, and finish loss on the high points of the molded leafwork and along the outer edges and corners, which is normal for a gold-finished composition frame and is typical of what shows up once a piece is off the wall and in hand. The mirror glass shows reflections and light haze in the photographs but no crack, chip, or obvious desilvering is visible, though the glass was not cleaned or inspected up close and no guarantee is made on the silvering, edges, or backing. The back, backing board, dust cover, and hanging hardware were not photographed, so their condition is unknown and no hanging hardware is guaranteed to be present or sound. Photos are part of the description. Notes for bidders Clean the glass with a soft cloth and glass cleaner sprayed on the cloth rather than on the mirror, since liquid running into the frame edge will damage the silvering and lift the gold finish. Never use water, cleaners, or polish on the gilded frame itself, as gold finishes on composition molding will burnish off. Molded composition frames are more brittle than they look, so handle by the sides rather than the top rail and lay the mirror face up on a padded surface when transporting. Verify and, if needed, replace the hanging hardware with hardware rated for the weight of the piece before hanging. Buyer should bring padding and a vehicle that can carry the mirror flat or upright without pressure on the frame. Only the mirror pictured is included in this lot, not the clock, artwork, or furnishings visible in the reflections. Terms Sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty expressed or implied. All sales final. Please ask any questions before bidding. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping arrangements per auction terms.