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A Sensational Large Antique French 19th Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Silvered Mirror.
Cleall Antiques
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A Sensational Large Antique French 19th Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Silvered Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Sensational large Antique French 19th carved wood & gesso arched top silvered Mirror, with ornate crest above with original mirror and backboards.

Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 81 cm high

87 cm wide

5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Silvered Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215956
Dealers Internal Reference
4931
Dealers Notes

We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

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Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Sensational large Antique French 19th carved wood & gesso arched top silvered Mirror, with ornate crest above with original mirror and backboards.

Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 81 cm high

87 cm wide

5 cm deep

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Silvered Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215956
Dealers Internal Ref
4931
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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Cleall Antiques
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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom
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A tall 19th-century French arched mirror with a carved foliate gesso crest and aged silver leaf finish.
A Sensational large Antique French 19th carved wood & gesso arched top silvered Mirror.
Ref: SA1215956
A tall 19th-century French arched mirror with a carved foliate gesso crest and aged silver leaf finish.
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Nineteenth-century French mirrors of this style feature arched upper borders topped with elaborate hand-carved cresting, often inspired by Rococo or Louis Philippe designs. They were originally crafted as overmantel or pier glass mirrors to reflect natural light and enhance room proportions in formal interiors.

These frames were constructed using timber bases coated with gesso, a plaster-like mixture of binder and chalk, allowing for detailed relief work. Gold or silver leaf was then applied over the prepared gesso frame to create a luminous metallic finish.

Authentic period examples display natural aging on the glass plate, such as subtle desilvering or foxing, along with fine hairline cracking in the gesso. Inspecting the reverse usually reveals solid wooden backing boards with traditional joinery.

Position the mirror resting on the floor leaning against a neutral wall to act as a sculptural focal point. Alternatively, wall-mount it above a dark timber sideboard or mantelpiece to contrast classic carved ornamentation with clean contemporary lines.

Dust the detailed gesso frame gently with a dry soft-bristled brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical polishes that strip fragile leafing. Clean the glass glass sparingly with a slightly damp microfiber cloth, keeping liquid away from the frame edges.
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