Sold 19 May 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

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Description

Very decorative early 19th Century gilded wall mirror.

With raised flower decoration. French, circa 1840’s.

H

: 90 cm (35 7/16")

W

: 75 cm (29 1/2")

D

: 8 cm (3 1/8")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this 19th Century Gilded Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1105230

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha052/7011/2204

Dealers Notes

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Description

Very decorative early 19th Century gilded wall mirror.

With raised flower decoration. French, circa 1840’s.

: 90 cm (35 7/16")

: 75 cm (29 1/2")

: 8 cm (3 1/8")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this 19th Century Gilded Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1105230

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha052/7011/2204

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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsFloral carvings, Corner cartouches, Beaded moulding, Scrollwork

FAQs

Nineteenth-century mirrors frequently incorporate revivalist motifs, heavily drawing from Baroque, Rococo, and Classical influences with elaborate moulded frames designed to catch and reflect light.

Frames of this era were typically constructed from carved wood, gesso, and plaster, finished with a layer of genuine gold leaf applied over a red bole preparation layer.

Authentication involves inspecting the reverse of the frame for period fixings, checking for hand-carved details beneath the gesso, and observing natural oxidation, foxing, and imperfections within the mercury or silvered glass plate.

Placing an ornate historic mirror against a minimal, neutral wall creates a striking visual contrast, adding depth, texture, and a focal point to contemporary spaces.

Gilt surfaces are extremely fragile and should only be dusted lightly with a soft, dry brush; moisture and chemical cleaning agents must be avoided to prevent damage to the delicate gold leaf.