Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Pier Mirrors with Original Mercury Glass – c. 1800
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Pier Mirrors with Original Mercury Glass – c. 1800
These exceptional Neoclassical pier mirrors from turn-of-the-19th-century Italy are a rare surviving pair, retaining their original gilding and mercury glass panels. Each frame is richly detailed with a pierced floral wreath crown, surmounted by a delicate bow and flanked by carved torch finials—symbols of enlightenment—set above a parcel-ebonized base flanked by griffins, evoking mythological strength and symmetry.
The vertical structure is enhanced by foliate swag carvings and elegantly tapered legs, anchoring the form in classical balance. With original two-panel mercury glass exhibiting authentic age spotting and silver loss, these mirrors offer both historic integrity and sculptural grandeur—perfect for collectors and interiors seeking museum-quality Italian Neoclassical design.
Materials Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Place of Origin Turn-of-the-19th-Century
Period Italy
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