Decorative large 19th Century French gilt mirror.

Could hang landscape or portrait, with floral decoration. Circa 1860.

H

: 140 cm (55 1/8")

W

: 122 cm (49")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1186920

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha055/7112/5022

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Description

Decorative large 19th Century French gilt mirror.

Could hang landscape or portrait, with floral decoration. Circa 1860.

: 140 cm (55 1/8")

: 122 cm (49")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1186920

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha055/7112/5022

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Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Nineteenth-century French gilt mirrors typically feature carved timber frames finished with gesso and gold leaf gilding, displaying decorative motifs such as acanthus leaves, beadwork, or rope twist moulding.

These mirrors were constructed using solid wooden backings and frame supports, layered with white gesso plaster, coated in clay bole, and finished with delicate sheets of micro-thin gold leaf.

Authentic pieces often exhibit original timber backboards, natural wear or rub-through revealing the reddish bole beneath the gilding, and minor oxidisation spots on the reflective glass plating.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece, mount it above a sideboard, or lean it against a focal wall to create depth and bounce natural light throughout the room.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping water and chemical cleaning solvents away from the delicate gesso and gold leaf surface.