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Beautiful French Gilded Antique Mirror C1860
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Beautiful French Gilded Antique Mirror C1860

19th century
For Sale by Swag Antiques
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Free Delivery England/Wales

The gilding on this mirror is superb. It is bright and of good quality. The glass plate is original and distressed in places and it has a boarded back. This is a beautiful example of craftsmanship.

Height 174.5cm x  87cm wide

Height 174.5 cm x Width 87cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
174.5cm (68.70")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this French Antique Gilt Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1020200
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FREE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND/WALES

We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
Free Delivery England/Wales

The gilding on this mirror is superb. It is bright and of good quality. The glass plate is original and distressed in places and it has a boarded back. This is a beautiful example of craftsmanship.

Height 174.5cm x  87cm wide

Height 174.5 cm x Width 87cm

Height
174.5cm (68.70")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this French Antique Gilt Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020200
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A tall rectangular French antique floor mirror featuring a gold gilded frame with rounded top corners and leaf details.
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Archive I A tall rectangular French antique floor mirror featuring a gold gilded frame with rounded top corners and leaf details.

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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
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A tall rectangular French antique floor mirror featuring a gold gilded frame with rounded top corners and leaf details.
Beautiful French Gilded Antique Mirror C1860
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A tall rectangular French antique floor mirror featuring a gold gilded frame with rounded top corners and leaf details.
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During the mid-19th century, French gilt mirrors were typically crafted with solid wooden frames embellished with gesso mouldings and finished in gold leaf. Styles such as Napoleon III feature softly curved upper corners, clean outer profiles, and detailed leaf or floral accents at the corners.

Frames were constructed from pine or lime wood, coated with layers of chalk and glue composition called gesso. Decorative corner motifs were hand-applied, followed by a coloured clay base known as bole before delicate gold leaf sheets were water-gilded onto the surface.

Authentic period examples exhibit gentle wear where the underlying red or dark bole shows through the gold leaf, a process known as rubbing. Original mirror plate glass frequently displays faint foxing and light oxidation, while the back is enclosed with hand-sawn timber panels.

A tall gilded mirror can be leaned against a plain wall or placed in a room corner to maximize light and create an impression of greater space. The ornate gold frame provides a refined architectural focal point when paired alongside contemporary minimalist furniture.

Dust the carved frame regularly using a dry, soft bristle brush, avoiding water or abrasive cleaning solutions that could lift the delicate leaf gilding. Clean the glass carefully with a dry or lightly dampened microfibre cloth, keeping liquids away from the frame edges.
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