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Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror C. 1870
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Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror C. 1870

19th century
Sold 20 February 2026 · Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror c. 1870

This good looking, large, French, gilt gold leaf on gesso mirror has flower detailing to the frame & an attractive crest to the top with a typical French decoration featuring a ribbon & torch. It has a bevelled glass that gives a true reflection. Fully restored including new fittings to hang to a wall or this lovely mirror could be used as a free standing leaning mirror.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166844
Dealers Internal Reference
AF845
Description
Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror c. 1870
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This good looking, large, French, gilt gold leaf on gesso mirror has flower detailing to the frame & an attractive crest to the top with a typical French decoration featuring a ribbon & torch.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

It has a bevelled glass that gives a true reflection. Fully restored including new fittings to hang to a wall or this lovely mirror could be used as a free standing leaning mirror.

fig 1. A large rectangular nineteenth-century French giltwood mirror featuring an ornate carved crest with ribbon and floral motifs.
fig 1. Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror C. 1870

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. A large rectangular nineteenth-century French giltwood mirror featuring an ornate carved crest with ribbon and floral motifs.
fig 2. Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror C. 1870

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166844
Dealers Internal Ref
AF845
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Richard Anthony Rush Antiques Profile Page

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Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror C. 1870

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IP13 6HZ
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Location: The Old Dairy, Manor Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6HZ, United Kingdom
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A large rectangular nineteenth-century French giltwood mirror featuring an ornate carved crest with ribbon and floral motifs.
Large 19th Century French Decorative Gilt Mirror c. 1870
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A large rectangular nineteenth-century French giltwood mirror featuring an ornate carved crest with ribbon and floral motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon crest, Floral garlands, Beaded trim, Carved acanthus leaves
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

Nineteenth-century French mirrors frequently incorporate carved wooden frames treated with gold leaf or gilt, often featuring classical motifs such as ribbons, floral garlands, and architectural crests.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from carved wood, such as pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, hand-gilded with gold leaf and assembled using traditional joinery methods with original mirrored glass plates.

Authentication involves examining the backing boards, the composition of the gesso, hand-carved details, and characteristic signs of ageing on the mirror plate, such as foxing and oxidation.

An antique mirror can be positioned above a modern fireplace mantel or hung on a neutral wall to create a focal point that contrasts historical ornamentation with clean, minimalist surroundings.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and cleaning the frame exclusively with a soft, dry brush to prevent damage to the delicate gold leaf layer.
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