Large Antique French Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

Name: Large Antique French Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1173276
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by French Antique Company

Description

Dimensions:W: 133cm (52.4")H: 84cm (33.1")

Beautiful early 19th century French gilt mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the very early 1800s and has its original mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives a sparkle like no other.

It has its lovely real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with stunning floral detail and no chips.

It has all its original backboards.

This mirror can be hung landscape as in the photos or portrait. Hung portrait it could not rest directly on a surface, it would need to be fixed to a wall because the central ornate gesso pieces protrude at either end.

Physical Dimensions

Height

133cm (52.36")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1173276

Dealers Internal Reference

11103

Dealers Notes

Delivery £60 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description

Dimensions:W: 133cm (52.4")H: 84cm (33.1")

Beautiful early 19th century French gilt mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the very early 1800s and has its original mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives a sparkle like no other.

fig 1. Large antique French gilt mirror c1800 - mercury glass — fig 1. Large Antique French Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

It has its lovely real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with stunning floral detail and no chips.

It has all its original backboards.

This mirror can be hung landscape as in the photos or portrait.

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Hung portrait it could not rest directly on a surface, it would need to be fixed to a wall because the central ornate gesso pieces protrude at either end.

French Antique Company