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Stunning 19th Century French Chateau Mirror

19th century
Description

This is a fabulous large French gilt mirror in beautiful original condition dating from around 1870.

The mirror has an ornate central crest to the centre of the arched frame which is mounted on an outer frame with gothic tracery style, gilded moulding set on the original French ivory white painted background. The gilding is all original with a lovely rubbed back appearance in places.

The large mirror plate is the original mercury glass which is in really excellent clean condition for its age.

That mirror is a very practical size measuring 173 cms high by 117 cms wide.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £85 plus vat to most destinations.

Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this French Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1219958
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a fabulous large French gilt mirror in beautiful original condition dating from around 1870.

The mirror has an ornate central crest to the centre of the arched frame which is mounted on an outer frame with gothic tracery style, gilded moulding set on the original French ivory white painted background. The gilding is all original with a lovely rubbed back appearance in places.

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The large mirror plate is the original mercury glass which is in really excellent clean condition for its age.
Rams Head Antiques

That mirror is a very practical size measuring 173 cms high by 117 cms wide.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £85 plus vat to most destinations.

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this French Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219958
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Archive I A large 19th-century French giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a prominent central shell crest, beaded moulding, and carved scroll corner details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Durham
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A large 19th-century French giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a prominent central shell crest, beaded moulding, and carved scroll corner details.
Stunning 19th Century French Chateau Mirror
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A large 19th-century French giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a prominent central shell crest, beaded moulding, and carved scroll corner details.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsShell crest, Beaded moulding, Arched frame, Acanthus scroll accents
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Originating in 19th-century France, overmantel mirrors were designed specifically to sit directly above fireplace mantels. They typically feature gently arched tops, decorative carved crests, beaded inner rims, and wood or gesso frames coated in gold leaf.

These mirrors were constructed using pine or oak backings, topped with hand-moulded gesso or plaster detailing over carved timber. The frames were finished using water-gilding techniques with thin layers of genuine gold leaf over a clay base known as bole.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut pine backboards, natural oxidisation or foxing on the silvering, and areas where the red or yellow clay bole shows through worn gilding. Modern reproductions often use uniform resin mouldings and flat ply backings.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace or a contemporary sideboard to create a focal point. Modern interiors benefit from the contrast between ornate classical cresting and clean architectural lines.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel hair brush without applying water or chemical cleaners. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a slightly damp cloth, ensuring no moisture touches the gilded gesso edges.
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