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19th Century French Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Large Oval Wall Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,164     $1,264
£995
Lorna Byskou

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19th Century French Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Large Oval Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

19th century French ebonised and parcel-gilt large oval wall mirror with pierced cresting of scallop shell and c-scrolls. The mirror plate is showing signs of deterioration with some spotting and some subtle ghosting. However, the reflection is clear and the mirror is very useable.

Height: 131 cm

Width: 92 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this French Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1117642
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
19th century French ebonised and parcel-gilt large oval wall mirror with pierced cresting of scallop shell and c-scrolls. The mirror plate is showing signs of deterioration with some spotting and some subtle ghosting. However, the reflection is clear and the mirror is very useable.

Height: 131 cm

Width: 92 cm

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this French Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117642
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century French oval wall mirror featuring an ebonised and parcel-gilt frame with a carved shell pediment crest.
19th Century French Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Large Oval Wall Mirror
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Nineteenth-century French parcel-gilt mirrors feature a combination of dark, ebonised timber borders contrasted with highlighted gold leaf gilding over hand-carved gesso details. Influenced by Rococo Revival and Second Empire aesthetics, they commonly present oval frames crowned with ornate shell motifs, C-scrolls, and delicate foliate carving.

The frames were typically constructed from carved hardwoods or pine coated in gesso, which was then burnished with gold leaf (parcel-gilt) and dark stained or blackened (ebonised). The glass was originally silvered using mercury amalgam processes, which ages over time to create subtle tonal variations and light spotting.

Authentic nineteenth-century mirrors show natural signs of age, such as oxidisation or foxing spots on the glass, visible red bole clay beneath worn gilded areas, and hand-cut timber backboards. Construction jointing on the reverse will show traditional joinery techniques rather than modern staples or synthetic adhesives.

The dramatic contrast of black and gold allows these mirrors to anchor a room as a central focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or entryway console. They complement both traditional period properties and modern neutral interiors by adding historic depth, structural contrast, and texture.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft microfibre brush, taking care around delicate carved cresting. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or chemical polish on gilded and ebonised gesso surfaces, as moisture can dissolve historic gilding adhesives; clean glass carefully using a damp cloth without touching the frame.
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