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A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Decorative Gilt Mirror.
Cleall Antiques
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A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Decorative Gilt Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso decorative gilt Mirror, with leaf decorated frame and ornate crest above with original mirror and backboards.

Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 75 cm high

1 metre 9 cm wide

8 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1169428
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We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

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Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso decorative gilt Mirror, with leaf decorated frame and ornate crest above with original mirror and backboards.

Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 75 cm high

1 metre 9 cm wide

8 cm deep

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169428
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
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A large rectangular 19th-century French giltwood and gesso wall mirror with an ornate decorative crest and carved foliate borders.
A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso decorative gilt Mirror.
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A 19th-century French gilt mirror is characterised by its ornate wooden frame coated in gesso and decorated with gold leaf. Frequently featuring Rococo or Louis XV influences, these mirrors display decorative mouldings, floral motifs, and detailed crestings designed to add architectural interest to modern and period interiors.

These mirrors are typically constructed with a softwood frame, such as pine or lime, layered with gessoa mixture of chalk and animal glue. Hand-carved elements or cast gesso ornamentation are applied to the frame before being gilded with real gold leaf over a clay bole base.

Authentic pieces feature dark, hand-sawn backboards made of solid timber planks secured with original nails or screws. The gilding often demonstrates age-appropriate wear, exposing the underlying reddish or grey clay bole, accompanied by light tarnishing or foxing on the glass surface.

Position a large French gilt mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or lean it against an accent wall to bounce natural light around the room. The intricate gold detailing creates an elegant contrast when set against clean contemporary lines or bold paint tones.

Avoid applying water or spray cleaners directly to the gilded frame, as moisture damages water gilding and dissolves gesso. Clean the frame with a dry, soft camel-hair brush or feather duster, and wipe the mirror glass carefully using a damp microfiber cloth while avoiding contact with the frame.
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