Antique Blackforest style large oval wall mirror, hand carved oak, bevelled, 1910`s ca, English

Antique blackforest style oval wall mirror, large hand carved oak frame with original antique bevelled mirror plate, 1910`s ca, english. This antique mirror has been gently cleaned & wax polished while preserving the aged patina and is ready to hang. This impressively large and well carved mirror is in the blackforest style and made in england at the beginning of the 20th century. It is inspired by the craftsmanship of alpine carvers years earlier. This mirror could be used vertically as a hall mirror or horizontally as an over-mantle mirror. The hand carving is innovative, crisp and well executed. The solid oak used is of a high grade, which has resulted in a warm rich colour & patina. This results in a quality sturdy mirror with a nice heavy weight. Looking in detail the oak frame is carved with acanthus leaves intricately interwoven with each other in a continuous pattern along the frame. The outer trim is carved with a textured scale pattern, this is interrupted with a round shape in four areas and then the pattern is reversed. The inner trim is different & raised to create depth: a cylinder pattern with alternative portions carved with a knot. This edwardian mirror retains its original antique thick beveled edge mercury glass plate. Looking at the back this mirror is still covered with the original antique paper sealed thin wooden plate, and has the original brass metal loop through which it hangs. This mirror is in very good condition for its age. The frame is sound and tight with no cracks, chips or missing parts, only minor rubbing & tiny marks. The oak tonality is rich and uniform. The back wooden plate has minor loses, rubbing & some restoration in places. The mirror surface is in good condition with no chips or cracks, still very reflective but has some light foxing in places, a few light scratches, and some age deterioration in a few areas (as photographed), all this adding charm & character, as expected for an antique mirror.

Ref. : JB93XYSV