Stock No. 32648

Ornate Round Antique Wrought Iron Mirror

An ornately round antique wrought iron and gilt mirror. This impressive mirror is decorated with arched trefoils and twisted detailing, that would make an elegant showpiece in any space. The ironwork is taken from the choir screen removed from Salisbury Cathedral in 1959 and later fitted with mirrored glass. The cathedral is known for its…

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£2,795.00

Dimensions

Depth: 3cm1.18in

Width: 62cm24.41in

Height: 62cm24.41in

Weight: 50kg110.23lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Later fitted with mirror. There are two holes drilled in the frame for fixing to a wall.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1869

Maker

Francis Skidmore

Material

Iron, Metal, Mirror, Wrought Iron

Origin

England

Period

Mid 19th Century

Style

Gothic, Victorian

About this piece

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An ornately round antique wrought iron and gilt mirror.

This impressive mirror is decorated with arched trefoils and twisted detailing, that would make an elegant showpiece in any space.

The ironwork is taken from the choir screen removed from Salisbury Cathedral in 1959 and later fitted with mirrored glass.

The cathedral is known for its gothic architecture, with this piece designed in 1869 by Sir George Gilbert Scott and made by the renowned Francis Skidmore’s Art Metalworks, Coventry.

Elements of the choir screen later became part of a collection at the V&A museum, London.

By looking closely at the round frame, an array of fine circular patterning and hints of original gilding can be discovered throughout the patina.

At more than 150 years old, the intricate wrought iron design was traditionally handcrafted by a talented 19th century blacksmith.

An impressive piece display piece for a period property looking to add style and grandeur.

If you’re looking for a pair of mirrors, we have an almost identical design; find it under stock no. 32648 – please enquire for more details. Whether used as a pair or alone, it is a beautiful mirror for an indoor space.

In the final image you can see how the choir screen once looked as a full structure.

Read more on Skidmore’s work here.

Image source: Salisbury Cathedral in-situ shortly before the structure was taken down in 1959. Photos courtesy of Antony West.

Additional dimensions

Diameter 62 cm (24.40 in)

 

Additional information

Weight 50 kg
Dimensions 3 × 62 × 62 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1869

Maker

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Origin

England

Period

Mid 19th Century

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