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Antique French Mirror C1880
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Antique French Mirror C1880

19th century
For Sale by Swag Antiques
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This lovely French antique overmantle mirror made in C1880, featuring original distressed glass and a boarded back that adds authentic character.

It is a perfect statement piece for any home.

Beautiful objects like this provide unique additions that are both sustainable and full of history, thoughtfully preserved to last for generations.

Measuring Width 92.5cm x Height 134cm x Depth 10cm at crest

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Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1880s.

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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

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This lovely French antique overmantle mirror made in C1880, featuring original distressed glass and a boarded back that adds authentic character.

It is a perfect statement piece for any home.

“
Beautiful objects like this provide unique additions that are both sustainable and full of history, thoughtfully preserved to last for generations.
Swag Antiques

Measuring Width 92.5cm x Height 134cm x Depth 10cm at crest

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1880s.

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Decorative antiques for your home.

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Telephone 07850 733269
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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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Large 19th-century French giltwood mirror with a carved crest pediment and beaded inner frame.
Antique French Mirror C1880
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Large 19th-century French giltwood mirror with a carved crest pediment and beaded inner frame.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench / Louis XVI Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCrested pediment, Floral wreath, Beaded trim, Ribbon bow

This large late 19th-century French Louis XVI revival overmantle mirror is made from giltwood and gesso with a gold finish. The rectangular frame has a moulded border with a beaded trim, supporting an elaborate crested pediment centred on a carved floral wreath tied with a ribbon bow. Original distressed glass is set within the wooden frame, showing authentic signs of age and wear. The piece measures Width 92.5 cm x Height 134 cm x Depth 10 cm at the crest. It is placed above the mantel in a traditional living room or dining room interior to reflect light and expand the sense of space.

FAQs

A 19th-century French gilt mirror typically features carved wood or plaster frames finished with leaf gilding, frequently incorporates Louis XVI classical motifs such as ribbons, floral garlands, and crested pediments.

These mirrors were constructed using timber frames layered with gesso, shaped with carved or moulded plaster details, and finished with gold leaf applied over red or yellow bole.

Authentic examples display hand-carved elements, age-appropriate wear to the gilding revealing the underlying gesso, and original wooden backboards secured with historical fastenings.

Position the mirror above a contemporary sideboard, mantelpiece, or lean it against a focal wall to introduce architectural depth and maximize light reflection.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a dry, soft brush, keeping moisture away to prevent dissolution of the water gilding or gesso base.
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