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Description

Good decorative 19th French gilt mirror

Original back boards and mirror plate

Could hang landscape or portrait

Height 106 cms

Width 80 cms

Depth 6 cms

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1097129

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha052/2001/4022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Good decorative 19th French gilt mirror

Original back boards and mirror plate

Could hang landscape or portrait

Height 106 cms

Width 80 cms

Depth 6 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1097129

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha052/2001/4022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

Location

Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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Antique French gilt mirror 106 x 80

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, gesso, gold leaf, glass
ColourGold
MotifsAcorn and leaf carvings, Corner cartouches, Beaded inner border

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French gilt mirrors originated during the 17th and 18th centuries under royal patronage, becoming central features in Parisian salons and chateaux to reflect candlelight and amplify light.

Traditional pieces are constructed from carved wood, typically pine, oak, or gesso over plaster, finished with layers of gold leaf or gilt paint.

Authenticity is identified through hand-carved wooden frames, traditional gesso application, mercury or early silvered glass panels with foxing, and age-related wear to the gilding.

An antique gilt mirror can be mounted above a contemporary sideboard or leaned casually against a living room wall to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern minimalist decor.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents on the fragile gilt surface, and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity.