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French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847
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French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847

19th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · Whites Antiques
This “French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847” found a buyer.

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French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror

• French Louise Philippe Period circa 1830-1847

• Unusual and attractive frame in the form of Eastern Window

• Water gilded

• Sgraffito floral decoration to the cushion moulded frame

• Retaining the original sparkly lightly foxed mercury mirror plate & backboards

• Totally original condition and components

• H: 132cm (52") W: 76cm (29.9") D: 3cm (1.2")

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase this Water Gilded French Louis Philippe Period Mirror with a most unusual and attractive frame, being in the form of an Eastern Window. It is in 100% original condition with sgraffito floral decoration to the cushion moulded frame and it retains the original sparkly lightly foxed mirror plate and original backboards.

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this French Louis Philippe Mirror to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115463
Dealers Internal Reference
AW143
Dealers Notes

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Description
French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror

• French Louise Philippe Period circa 1830-1847

• Unusual and attractive frame in the form of Eastern Window

• Water gilded

• Sgraffito floral decoration to the cushion moulded frame

fig 1. An upright antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror with an ornate gilded wooden frame and a rounded arched top.
fig 1. French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847

• Retaining the original sparkly lightly foxed mercury mirror plate & backboards

• Totally original condition and components

• H: 132cm (52") W: 76cm (29.9") D: 3cm (1.2")

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This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase this Water Gilded French Louis Philippe Period Mirror with a most unusual and attractive frame, being in the form of an Eastern Window.
Whites Antiques

It is in 100% original condition with sgraffito floral decoration to the cushion moulded frame and it retains the original sparkly lightly foxed mirror plate and original backboards.

fig 2. An upright antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror with an ornate gilded wooden frame and a rounded arched top.
fig 2. French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847

For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality.

fig 3. An upright antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror with an ornate gilded wooden frame and a rounded arched top.
fig 3. French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847

Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items.

fig 4. An upright antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror with an ornate gilded wooden frame and a rounded arched top.
fig 4. French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror Circa 1830-1847

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this French Louis Philippe Mirror to the 1850s.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115463
Dealers Internal Ref
AW143
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023

White's antiques collective is the perfect resource for both trade and private clients

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An upright antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror with an ornate gilded wooden frame and a rounded arched top.
French Louis Philippe Period Water Gilded Mirror circa 1830-1847
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Ogee moulding, Water-gilt finish
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

The Louis Philippe style, spanning the reign of King Louis Philippe I from 1830 to 1848, is characterised by understated elegance, clean lines, and a transition away from the heavy ornamentation of the Restoration period towards more functional and accessible forms.

These mirrors were traditionally crafted using a timber base, coated with multiple layers of gesso and bole, upon which extremely thin sheets of gold leaf were applied using water as an adhesive, then burnished to achieve a brilliant lustre.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-applied gesso, subtle wear showing the red bole underneath, mercury or early silvered glass with minor foxing, and old joinery construction at the reverse frame corners.

A period gilded mirror adds warmth and reflection when positioned opposite a window to maximise natural light, or placed above a contemporary fireplace to create a striking contrast between old and new design elements.

The fragile gold leaf surface should only be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush; moisture and chemical glass cleaners must be avoided to prevent lifting the delicate leaf and damaging the historic substrate.
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