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Description

Very decorative late 19th Century French gilded mirror with floral cresting.

Circa 1890.

H

: 138 cm (54 5/16")

W

: 90 cm (35 7/16")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1186921

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha006/4112/5022

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Description

Very decorative late 19th Century French gilded mirror with floral cresting.

Circa 1890.

: 138 cm (54 5/16")

: 90 cm (35 7/16")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1186921

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha006/4112/5022

About the Dealer

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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LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FLORAL CRESTED MIRROR

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsFloral crest, Ribbon bow carving, Beaded moulding, Corner cartouches

FAQs

Late 19th-century French mirrors often draw inspiration from earlier classical periods like Louis XIV and Louis XVI, featuring exuberant hand-carved floral crests, symmetrical framing, and elaborate gilding applied to a gesso and wood base.

These pieces are typically constructed from a carved wooden subframe, layered with gesso, and finished with gold leaf or gilt paint. The glass is often mercury-backed in older pieces or silver-backed in late 19th-century examples, held within a joined rebate frame.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved detailing with subtle irregularities, historical wear to the gilt surface revealing the red bole or white gesso underneath, and aged mirror plate displaying foxing or oxidisation at the edges.

An ornate gilt mirror creates a striking focal point when contrasted against minimalist modern walls, or it can enhance a classic aesthetic when placed above a mantelpiece or paired with contemporary seating.

Maintain the piece by dusting the carved frame gently with a soft, dry brush and avoiding moisture or chemical cleaners on the fragile gilded surface. Clean the glass sparingly using a cloth slightly dampened with distilled water, ensuring moisture does not seep into the frame joints.