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A Charming C19th French Walnut and Gilt Mirror
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

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A Charming C19th French Walnut and Gilt Mirror

19th century
Description

A decorative C19th French mirror, framed in warm walnut with an exquisite gilt gesso inlay. The frame features finely detailed foliate and floral motifs, its soft golden tones beautifully aged and mellowed over time. The original mercury glass shows charming signs of foxing, adding a layer of antique character and authenticity.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Walnut Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1151848
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A decorative C19th French mirror, framed in warm walnut with an exquisite gilt gesso inlay.
The frame features finely detailed foliate and floral motifs, its soft golden tones beautifully aged and mellowed over time.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

The original mercury glass shows charming signs of foxing, adding a layer of antique character and authenticity.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Walnut Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151848
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate.
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Archive I A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate.

A Charming C19th French Walnut and Gilt Mirror

Archive II A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate. View IV
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3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 247
Items Sold 2,153
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Jun 2012
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Location: 3 South View Place (office only), Blowhorn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1DD, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate.
A Charming C19th French Walnut and Gilt Mirror
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A 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an outer walnut border, an inner gilded frame with relief floral carvings, and a foxed glass plate.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

19th-century French gilt mirrors, particularly from the Louis Philippe and Napoleon III eras, are characterised by clean architectural lines, delicate gesso moulding, and often feature rounded upper shoulders. They were primarily designed to hang above fireplace mantels or feature prominently in residential reception rooms.

These mirrors were crafted with solid timber frames, such as pine or walnut, which were then sculpted with gesso or plaster relief decoration. Gold leaf or gilding was applied over the gesso base, surrounding an original silvered or mercury glass mirror plate.

Authentic period examples usually possess hand-cut timber backing boards, age-related foxing or dark spots on the mirror plate, and subtle wear to the gilding that reveals the underlying clay bole. The gesso relief detailing also shows micro-crazing consistent with natural ageing.

An antique French gilt mirror creates contrast when mounted above a streamlined contemporary fireplace or placed over a minimal hallway console table. Combining the warmth of natural wood with soft metallic accents helps balance modern and classic aesthetic elements.

Avoid liquid spray cleaners and damp cloths on giltwood frames, as moisture can weaken water-soluble gesso layers. Dust the carved frame using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, and clean the glass plate using a slightly damp microfibre cloth without touching the gilding.
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