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18th Century French Gilt Mirror
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£1,850
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18th Century French Gilt Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A decorative French 18th century gilt mirror in portrait orientation with carved grapes, vine leaves , swags, tails & tassels . With a later replacement plate .

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1228872
Description
A decorative French 18th century gilt mirror in portrait orientation with carved grapes, vine leaves , swags, tails & tassels . With a later replacement plate .
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1228872
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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Youlls Antiques

Youlls Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/youlls
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 199
Items Sold 3,999
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A rectangular antique French giltwood wall mirror with a top pediment featuring carved ribbon swags, foliage motifs, and tassel detailing.
18th Century French Gilt Mirror
Ref: SA1228872
A rectangular antique French giltwood wall mirror with a top pediment featuring carved ribbon swags, foliage motifs, and tassel detailing.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsRibbon tied cresting, Floral garlands, Side tassel drops
  • SizeH 143 cm (56 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This 18th century French Neoclassical wall mirror comes in a portrait orientation with a rectangular shape, constructed from gesso and giltwood with an antique gold finish and a later replacement glass plate. The top pediment incorporates carved ribbon tied cresting, floral garlands, side tassel drops, grapes, and vine leaves, complemented by beaded inner mouldings and carved corner terminals at the base. Measuring 143 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, this piece provides practical dimensions for hanging in various domestic settings. Today, this mirror finds its ideal placement above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or bedroom to enhance interior spaces with traditional French chateau character. The reflective glass plate pairs with the decorative wooden frame to create a focal point on a wall while maintaining utility as a functional looking glass.

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Typically defined by Neoclassical symmetry and architectural proportions, these mirrors feature carved motifs such as ribbons, floral garlands, foliage, and classical crestings above a gilded frame.

Frames were hand-carved from solid wood, coated with layers of gesso, and meticulously finished using water gilding with gold leaf before inserting hand-blown plate glass.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit red or grey clay bole showing beneath worn gold leaf, original hand-carved backboards, and mercury glass displaying subtle surface foxing or darkening.

Position the mirror above a contemporary console table or fireplace mantelpiece to create a focal point that balances historic carved detail with modern minimalism.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth or soft feather duster, avoiding water, liquid polishes, or chemical cleaners that can dissolve historic gesso and gold leaf.
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