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Large Antique French Marriage Mirror C1900
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Large Antique French Marriage Mirror C1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Swag Antiques
Description

A beautiful French Marriage Mirror c1910.

The tradition of giving marriage mirrors as wedding gifts dates back to the 1600s. The mirrors would often be placed in a bridal chest.

This one has a carved wood gilded frame on a grey background.

130cm x 66.5cm x 5cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Marriage Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202973
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description
A beautiful French Marriage Mirror c1910.

The tradition of giving marriage mirrors as wedding gifts dates back to the 1600s. The mirrors would often be placed in a bridal chest.

This one has a carved wood gilded frame on a grey background.

130cm x 66.5cm x 5cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Marriage Mirror to the 1910s.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202973
Swag Antiques
Swag Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

Decorative antiques for your home.

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A large antique French giltwood marriage mirror circa 1900 featuring an elaborate carved crest with an urn and bird motifs above a rectangular beaded frame.
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Archive I A large antique French giltwood marriage mirror circa 1900 featuring an elaborate carved crest with an urn and bird motifs above a rectangular beaded frame.

Large Antique French Marriage Mirror C1900

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Archive V A large antique French giltwood marriage mirror circa 1900 featuring an elaborate carved crest with an urn and bird motifs above a rectangular beaded frame. View V
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Swag Antiques

Swag Antiques
Telephone 07850 733269
Location
West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A large antique French giltwood marriage mirror circa 1900 featuring an elaborate carved crest with an urn and bird motifs above a rectangular beaded frame.
Large Antique French Marriage Mirror c1900
Ref: SA1202973
A large antique French giltwood marriage mirror circa 1900 featuring an elaborate carved crest with an urn and bird motifs above a rectangular beaded frame.
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  • ObjectWall Mirror
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved bird crest, Urn pediment, Corner rosettes, Beaded frame
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 66.5 cm (26 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This large French marriage mirror from around 1910 displays an ornate giltwood frame set against a grey background. The design includes an elaborate carved wooden crest featuring an urn and bird motifs, mounted above a rectangular beaded glass frame ornamented with corner rosettes. The structure stands 130 cm high, 66.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Originating from a French chateau tradition where such mirrors served as traditional wedding gifts, this piece brings historical charm to domestic interiors. It suits placement above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining area, or bedroom, reflecting light and adding decorative character to wall spaces.

FAQs

Traditionally gifted to newlyweds in 19th and early 20th-century France, a marriage mirror (miroir de mariage) features carved symbolisms such as birds, floral motifs, and urns to represent love, fidelity, and prosperity.

These mirrors were typically crafted with carved wooden frames coated in a plaster gesso layer, finished with hand-applied gold leaf or gilding over silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved joinery on the wooden reverse, age-related oxidation or foxing on the glass mirror plate, and natural wear exposing red bole beneath the gilded gesso layer.

Position the mirror above a contemporary hallway console table or a classic fireplace mantelpiece to create a focal point that balances historical texture with modern decor.

Dust the intricate carved pediment gently using a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals that can dissolve water-gilded gesso or damage fragile gold leaf.
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