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Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror
Youlls Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
£950
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Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
Description

A large 19th century French gilt mirror of simple design retaining its original glass plate .

Physical Dimensions
Height
137.5cm (54.13")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
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Youlls Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1206687
Description
A large 19th century French gilt mirror of simple design retaining its original glass plate .
Height
137.5cm (54.13")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1206687
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A large rectangular 19th-century French mirror featuring a gilded wooden frame with moulded edges and antique reflective glass.
Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror
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A large rectangular 19th-century French mirror featuring a gilded wooden frame with moulded edges and antique reflective glass.
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Nineteenth-century French gilt mirrors are recognised for their moulded wooden frames finished with gold leaf application. These pieces frequently reflect neoclassical or Louis Philippe stylistic influences, featuring straight-edged mouldings or delicate crestings designed to complement period interiors.

Traditional French mirrors were constructed using softwoods such as pine or lime for the frame moulding, overlaid with gesso, red bole, and thin sheets of genuine gold leaf. The reflective element consisted of silvered plate glass, which produces a distinct depth and subtle foxing over time.

Authentic period gilt mirrors display natural signs of age, including light oxidisation, localized wear to the gilding revealing the underlying red bole, and original timber backboarding. The glass often exhibits minor surface imperfections, air bubbles, or light tarnishing.

A French gilt mirror can be placed above a fireplace mantel or hallway console table to establish a central focal point. Combining the warm gold tone with simple contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered visual aesthetic that maximizes natural light.

Gilded frames should be dusted gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to avoid flaking the gold leaf. Liquid cleaners, water, and commercial abrasive polishes must be avoided, as moisture dissolves the delicate gesso ground beneath the gilding.
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