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Antique French Gilt Mirror - Mercury Glass
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Antique French Gilt Mirror - Mercury Glass

19th century
Sold 23 February 2026 · French Antique Company
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Description

Dimensions:W: 55cm (21.7")H: 73cm (28.7")

Very early 19th century French gilt rectangular mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1800 and has its very heavy original mercury glass.

It has an elegant, understated real gilt on gesso frame with no chips and its original backboards.

Perfect little mirror for a small space like a cloakroom perhaps.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181353
Dealers Internal Reference
11119
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Dimensions:W: 55cm (21.7")H: 73cm (28.7")

Very early 19th century French gilt rectangular mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1800 and has its very heavy original mercury glass.

It has an elegant, understated real gilt on gesso frame with no chips and its original backboards.

Perfect little mirror for a small space like a cloakroom perhaps.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181353
Dealers Internal Ref
11119
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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An antique rectangular mirror features a carved wooden frame with a worn gold-leaf finish and a reflective glass panel showing light oxidisation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular mirror features a carved wooden frame with a worn gold-leaf finish and a reflective glass panel showing light oxidisation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Gilt Mirror - Mercury Glass

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
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Items Sold 697
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An antique rectangular mirror features a carved wooden frame with a worn gold-leaf finish and a reflective glass panel showing light oxidisation.
Antique French gilt mirror - mercury glass
Ref: SA1181353
An antique rectangular mirror features a carved wooden frame with a worn gold-leaf finish and a reflective glass panel showing light oxidisation.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialGiltwood, Wood, Mercury Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved frame, Beaded molding, Oxidised glass
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

French gilt mirrors have a rich history dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, often commissioned for nobility and crafted with elaborate wooden frames coated in thin layers of gold leaf.

These mirrors typically feature hand-carved wooden frames prepared with gesso and bole before being gilded with gold leaf, holding original silvered or mercury glass plates secured with traditional wooden backing boards.

Authenticity is identified by examining the frame for hand-carved detailing, appropriate wear to the gold leaf, construction joints using period fasteners, and distinct foxing, speckling, or imperfections in the mercury glass.

An antique gilt mirror can be contrasted against minimalist, neutral walls to create a focal point, or leaned casually against a fireplace mantel or console table to add texture and a sense of historic depth.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent wood movement, and cleaning the glass gently with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth while avoiding harsh chemicals.
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