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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
for sale €2,048     $2,223
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Giltwood Girandole Mirror

19th century
Description

A late 19th century French carved giltwood girandole mirror, dating from the Belle Époque period (circa 1871–1914).

The oval mirror plate is enclosed within a reeded moulded frame, surmounted by an elaborate crest carved with foliage and a scallop shell. Below are three scrolling candle arms with sconces, allowing the mirror to function as both a decorative wall mirror and a girandole.

The combination of the giltwood frame, oval form, and candle branches reflects the elegant decorative taste associated with the Belle Époque period.

A decorative piece that can be used to complement both traditional and contemporary interiors, whether displayed in a hallway, drawing room, bedroom, or above a fireplace.

Dimensions:

• Height: 111 cm / 43.70 in

• Width: 71 cm / 27.95 in

• Depth: 31 cm / 12.20 in

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this French Giltwood Girandole Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1220590
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Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
A late 19th century French carved giltwood girandole mirror, dating from the Belle Époque period (circa 1871–1914).
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The oval mirror plate is enclosed within a reeded moulded frame, surmounted by an elaborate crest carved with foliage and a scallop shell.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

Below are three scrolling candle arms with sconces, allowing the mirror to function as both a decorative wall mirror and a girandole.

fig 1. An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base.
fig 1. Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Giltwood Girandole Mirror

The combination of the giltwood frame, oval form, and candle branches reflects the elegant decorative taste associated with the Belle Époque period.

A decorative piece that can be used to complement both traditional and contemporary interiors, whether displayed in a hallway, drawing room, bedroom, or above a fireplace.

fig 2. An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base.
fig 2. Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Giltwood Girandole Mirror

Dimensions:

• Height: 111 cm / 43.70 in

• Width: 71 cm / 27.95 in

• Depth: 31 cm / 12.20 in

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this French Giltwood Girandole Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220590
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An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base.
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Archive I An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base.

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Giltwood Girandole Mirror

Archive II An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base. View II
Archive III An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base. View III
Archive IV An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base. View IV
Archive V An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base. View V
Archive VI An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base. View VI
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An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base.
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Giltwood Girandole Mirror
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An oval giltwood mirror framed with floral carving and a top shell crest, featuring three candle sconces mounted at the base.
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A girandole mirror is an ornamental wall mirror featuring attached candle branches or sconces designed to reflect light throughout a room. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces combine decorative wood carving or metalwork with functional illumination.

Late nineteenth-century French girandoles were typically constructed from carved timber or molded composition over a wooden frame, finished with gold leaf gilding. The mirror plate was usually made of silvered glass, while candle nozzles and support arms were formed from cast brass or bronze.

Authentic Belle Epoque mirrors display evidence of genuine water gilding, often showing subtle wear where the red or grey clay bole underlayer shows through the gold leaf. The reverse typically features hand-cut backing boards, original iron mounting hardware, and period-correct glass exhibiting minor foxing or oxidisation.

A giltwood girandole works effectively as a focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or within an entryway. Pairing the warm metallic gilded finish against contemporary dark or neutral painted walls creates a striking visual contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Preserve giltwood by lightly dusting with a soft, dry feather duster or camel-hair brush to avoid flaking the gold leaf. Never use water, chemical liquid cleaners, or spray polish on gilded surfaces, as moisture will dissolve the gesso ground and damage the original finish.
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