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French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
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French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror

19th century
Description

Good quality French nineteen century overmantel mirror, circa 1870. Original mercury gilded bevelled plate. The giltwood and gesso frame with scrolled and crosshatched decoration surmounted by a carved rococo style plume. In very good condition. One small loss to the silvering on the plate, see picture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
84cm (33.07")
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A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this French Gilt Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1203279
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2474
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Good quality French nineteen century overmantel mirror, circa 1870. Original mercury gilded bevelled plate.
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The giltwood and gesso frame with scrolled and crosshatched decoration surmounted by a carved rococo style plume.
A J O'Sullivan Antiques

In very good condition. One small loss to the silvering on the plate, see picture.

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this French Gilt Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203279
Dealers Internal Ref
2474
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2012

A.j. O'sullivan antiques are dealers in fine art and antiques.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the A J O'Sullivan Antiques Profile Page

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A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Telephone 07932 073275
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Hemswell Antique Centres
Caenby Corner Estate
Hemswell Cliff
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricate floral cresting, molded frame, and carved scroll corner accents.
French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror
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19th-century French Rococo revival mirrors feature foliate carvings, rocaille crestings, and sweeping scrollwork inspired by 18th-century design. These pieces were crafted to reflect ambient light and add architectural decoration to reception rooms.

These mirrors typically feature hand-carved timber structures coated in gesso, primed with red bole clay, and finished with thin sheets of applied gold leaf. The reflective panel consists of silvered or mercury plate glass.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut joinery on backboards, natural gilding wear exposing the underlying red clay bole, and subtle surface variation or light spotting on the glass.

Positioning a French gilt mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table creates a historical focal point that contrasts with contemporary architectural lines while maximizing natural light distribution.

Dust the gilded frame using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding water or liquid cleaning agents that can dissolve traditional water gilding. Glass cleaner should be applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed near the frame.
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