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Large Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass
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Large Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass

19th century
Sold 28 February 2026 · French Antique Company
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Dimensions:W: 122cm (48")H: 206cm (81.1")

Stunning early 19th century French gilt leaner mirror.

It dates from around 1800 and came from a beautiful Paris apartment.

It has its wonderful real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with curved shoulders, a huge ornate floral and shell crest and side scrolls.

It has its original mercury glass. Mercury glass was not made after 1840, it is the glass used for the Palace of Versailles mirrors and gives a reflection and sparkle like no other. It has all its original backboards.

It is the perfect leaner mirror for a living room or even bedroom but would also look magnificent as an overmantel in a high ceilinged room.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Gilt Leaner Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176603
Dealers Internal Reference
11104
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Dimensions:W: 122cm (48")H: 206cm (81.1")

Stunning early 19th century French gilt leaner mirror.

It dates from around 1800 and came from a beautiful Paris apartment.

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It has its wonderful real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with curved shoulders, a huge ornate floral and shell crest and side scrolls.
French Antique Company
fig 1. A large antique French mirror featuring an ornate carved giltwood frame and mercury glass, positioned above a marble fireplace.
fig 1. Large Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass

It has its original mercury glass. Mercury glass was not made after 1840, it is the glass used for the Palace of Versailles mirrors and gives a reflection and sparkle like no other. It has all its original backboards.

It is the perfect leaner mirror for a living room or even bedroom but would also look magnificent as an overmantel in a high ceilinged room.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Gilt Leaner Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176603
Dealers Internal Ref
11104
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
French Antique Company
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Location: Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A large antique French mirror featuring an ornate carved giltwood frame and mercury glass, positioned above a marble fireplace.
Large antique French gilt leaner mirror - mercury glass
Ref: SA1176603
A large antique French mirror featuring an ornate carved giltwood frame and mercury glass, positioned above a marble fireplace.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Mercury Glass, Pine
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Acanthus leaves, Crested cartouche, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 122 cm (48 in)

French gilt mirrors originated during the 17th and 18th centuries, heavily influenced by the Baroque and Rococo movements under the reigns of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, where elaborate carved wood frames covered in gold leaf signified wealth and status.

Authentic period pieces are constructed from carved timber, typically pine or oak, gessoed, and hand-gilded with genuine gold leaf. Early examples feature hand-blown glass silvered with a mercury amalgam backing.

Authenticity is determined by examining the backboards for age-related timber shrinkage, checking the composition of the gesso and gold leaf for natural wear, and looking for characteristic foxing, mottling, and imperfections in the mercury glass.

Such pieces can be leaned casually against a living room wall to add height and light, positioned above a minimalist fireplace to create a striking contrast between old and new, or used to anchor an entryway.

Preservation requires mounting or leaning the mirror securely to prevent falls, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the gilding, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth while avoiding chemical glass cleaners that can damage fragile silvering.
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