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Beautiful French Marriage Mirror C1820
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Beautiful French Marriage Mirror C1820

19th century
Sold 13 December 2025 · Swag Antiques
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Description

A beautiful French Marriage Mirror c1820.

The tradition of giving marriage mirrors as wedding gifts dates back to the 1600s. The mirrors would often be placed in a bridal chest.

This one has a giltwood frame featuring its original plate, moulded gesso frame, and decorative frieze on top. The worn gilding reveals red underneath, adding character and thre are some old repairs to be expected on this old and treasured item.

96 cm x 61cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Marriage Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141165
Dealers Notes

FREE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND/WALES

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.

Paul and Avril

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A beautiful French Marriage Mirror c1820.

The tradition of giving marriage mirrors as wedding gifts dates back to the 1600s. The mirrors would often be placed in a bridal chest.

“
This one has a giltwood frame featuring its original plate, moulded gesso frame, and decorative frieze on top.
Swag Antiques

The worn gilding reveals red underneath, adding character and thre are some old repairs to be expected on this old and treasured item.

96 cm x 61cm

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Marriage Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141165
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Telephone 07850 733269
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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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An ornate antique French giltwood marriage mirror featuring carved floral motifs and a central crest.
Beautiful French Marriage Mirror c1820
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An ornate antique French giltwood marriage mirror featuring carved floral motifs and a central crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved floral garlands, Central ribbon crest, Urn motif, Fluted frame
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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A French marriage mirror, or miroir de mariage, was traditionally gifted to a bride in 19th-century France as a symbol of union and prosperity, often featuring symbolic motifs such as floral garlands and love tokens.

These pieces typically comprise a hand-carved wooden or composition base finished with gold leaf or water gilt gesso, housing a mercury glass or early silvered glass mirror plate.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as foxing and oxidation on the mirror plate, hand-carved detailing with natural irregularities, and traditional joinery methods on the reverse.

An antique mirror can serve as a striking focal point above a fireplace mantel or console table, creating a contrast when paired with clean-lined, contemporary furnishings.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaning agents or water on the fragile gilt surface and antique glass plate.
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