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Description

Dimensions:W: 62cm (24.4")H: 110cm (43.3")

18th century French gilt wood marriage mirror in excellent condition.

These mirrors were given to married couples on their wedding day.

It dates from the mid 1700s.

It has its hugely ornate hand carved gilt wood crest including 2 stunning birds.

It has its original glass with no scratches.

It has its original oak back and wire ready to be hung.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique Gilt Wood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

110cm (43.31")

Width

62cm (24.41")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1139794

Dealers Internal Reference

11023

Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description

Dimensions:W: 62cm (24.4")H: 110cm (43.3")

18th century French gilt wood marriage mirror in excellent condition.

These mirrors were given to married couples on their wedding day.

It dates from the mid 1700s.

It has its hugely ornate hand carved gilt wood crest including 2 stunning birds.

It has its original glass with no scratches.

It has its original oak back and wire ready to be hung.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique Gilt Wood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

110cm (43.31")

Width

62cm (24.41")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1139794

Dealers Internal Ref

11023

About the Dealer

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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French Antique Company

Telephone 07899 864960

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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleFrench Rococo
MaterialGilt wood, gesso, glass
ColourGold
MotifsCarved acanthus leaves, Ribbon crest, Floral arrangements, Gilded finish
SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

An antique French marriage mirror is a traditional mirror often given as a wedding gift during the 18th and 19th centuries, typically featuring symbolic carvings such as floral motifs, ribbons, and love tokens.

These pieces were typically constructed from carved softwoods or hardwoods, coated with layers of gesso and bole, and finished with delicate application of gold leaf using water gilding or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing with tool marks, natural wear to the gold leaf revealing the red bole beneath, foxing or oxidisation on the original mercury glass plate, and construction using period-appropriate joinery.

Such a mirror serves as a striking focal point when hung above a modern mantelpiece or paired with minimalist contemporary furniture to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Gilt surfaces should only be dusted gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding all liquid cleaners and abrasives to prevent lifting the fragile gold leaf, while the glass can be cleaned sparingly with a microfibre cloth.