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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror

This is a charming Wall Mirror a genuine example of French chic furnishing, the 4” mirror frame is decorated in gilt, it has had a few knocks over the years so it has been given a re polish to brighten it up while still retaining the old look undercoat, there is some foxing to the looking glass, which adds to the authentic look

The Mirror is 54” high and 33” wide

TGY102

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gilded Louis Philippe Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1179893
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TGY102
Description
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror

This is a charming Wall Mirror a genuine example of French chic furnishing, the 4” mirror frame is decorated in gilt, it has had a few knocks over the years so it has been given a re polish to brighten it up while still retaining the old look undercoat, there is some foxing to the looking glass, which adds to the authentic look

The Mirror is 54” high and 33” wide

TGY102

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gilded Louis Philippe Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1179893
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TGY102
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A 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a gold gilded frame with rounded upper corners and beaded inner trim.
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
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A 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a gold gilded frame with rounded upper corners and beaded inner trim.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRounded upper corners, Beaded inner trim, Incised moulding, Gold leaf gilding
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This French nineteenth century Louis Philippe wall mirror exemplifies classic continental style through its characteristic form and finish. The piece consists of a wooden frame covered in gesso and applied gold leaf gilding, enclosing a reflective glass plate. Visible details include rounded upper corners, an incised outer moulding, and a beaded inner trim surrounding the glass. The frame displays minor knocks from years of use, a repolished gold finish with an older undercoat showing through underneath, and foxing spots across the looking glass surface. The mirror measures 138 cm high by 83 cm wide and 4 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this large wall mirror suits placement above a living room mantelpiece, in an entrance hallway, or over a bedroom dressing console. The traditional aesthetic integrates naturally into period properties or adds a refined touch to more modern interior schemes.

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The Louis Philippe style originated in France during the reign of King Louis Philippe I from 1830 to 1848. Mirrors from this era feature rectangular silhouettes with softly rounded upper corners, clean lines, and restrained decorative elements such as incised lines or beaded inner borders.

These mirrors were constructed using pine or oak wooden frames coated with layers of gesso. Gold or silver leaf was applied over a clay base known as bole, and the glass plate was silvered using traditional tin-mercury amalgam techniques.

Authentic pieces display distinct structural characteristics, including a straight bottom edge designed to sit flat on a mantelpiece and softly curved top shoulders. Looking at the back, original pine backing boards, authentic hand-drawn glass, and red bole showing through worn gilding indicate period authenticity.

A Louis Philippe mirror functions as a versatile accent piece, suitable for placement above a fireplace mantelpiece, mounted above a dining room sideboard, or leaned vertically against a wall to introduce light and depth to a hallway.

Dust the frame using a soft, dry feather duster or dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners which dissolve traditional water gilding or gesso. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a damp microfibre cloth, keeping moisture away from the inner rim where frame and glass meet.
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