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Antique French Gilded Mirror C1870
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Antique French Gilded Mirror C1870

19th century
Sold 12 January 2026 · Swag Antiques
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Description

This stunning antique French mirror is a magnificent addition to any home decor.

It has a rose decoration and is in very good condition.

The beautiful decoration on its gilded frame is rubbed in places, consistent with age.

It has an original boarded back

85cm wide x 138cm high x 8cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilded Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1127009
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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.

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Description
This stunning antique French mirror is a magnificent addition to any home decor.

It has a rose decoration and is in very good condition.

The beautiful decoration on its gilded frame is rubbed in places, consistent with age.

It has an original boarded back

85cm wide x 138cm high x 8cm deep

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilded Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127009
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Telephone 07850 733269
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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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A large antique French gilded mirror featuring an ornate wooden frame with floral cresting and a distressed gold leaf finish.
Antique French Gilded Mirror c1870
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A large antique French gilded mirror featuring an ornate wooden frame with floral cresting and a distressed gold leaf finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral garlands, Carved crest, Beaded molding, Corner cartouches
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Nineteenth-century French mirrors typically feature elaborate hand-carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf or gilt gesso, often incorporating classical motifs such as scrolls, floral garlands, and crests.

These frames are constructed from softwoods or hardwoods, coated with layers of gesso, and meticulously water-gilded or oil-gilded with thin sheets of metal foil, paired with mercury-backed or early silvered glass.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as foxing and oxidation on the mirror plate, hand-cut joinery in the wooden frame, and crazing or minor losses within the gesso layer beneath the gilding.

Leaning a large ornate mirror against a neutral wall adds verticality and reflects natural light, creating a deliberate juxtaposition between contemporary minimalism and historical craftsmanship.

Maintain the piece by dusting the frame gently with a soft, dry brush and cleaning the glass with a non-ammonia cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly to the surface to protect the historic gilt finish.
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