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18th Century French Gilt Mirror - Mercury Glass
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18th Century French Gilt Mirror - Mercury Glass

18th century
Description

Stunning late 18th century French gilt mirror in superb condition.

It dates from around 1780.

It has its magnificent real gilt on gesso frame with ornate shell and floral crest with no chips.

It has its lovely original mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives an incomparable sparkle. It was the glass used in all the Palace of Versailles mirrors.

It has all its original backboards.

Perfect freestanding leaner mirror for any room or wonderful overmantel.

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this French Gilt Wood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231732
Dealers Internal Reference
11245
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Stunning late 18th century French gilt mirror in superb condition.

It dates from around 1780.

It has its magnificent real gilt on gesso frame with ornate shell and floral crest with no chips.

It has its lovely original mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives an incomparable sparkle. It was the glass used in all the Palace of Versailles mirrors.

It has all its original backboards.

Perfect freestanding leaner mirror for any room or wonderful overmantel.

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Gilt Wood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231732
Dealers Internal Ref
11245
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
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A large eighteenth-century French giltwood mirror featuring an ornate carved cresting with floral swags and a mercury glass plate.
18th century French gilt mirror - mercury glass
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Mercury
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved floral cresting, Rococo scrollwork, Acanthus leaf accents, Mercury glass plate
  • SizeH 206 cm (81 in) x W 117 cm (46 in)

This large eighteenth-century French Louis XV mirror displays an ornate carved floral cresting, Rococo scrollwork, and acanthus leaf accents upon a gold-coloured giltwood frame. The piece incorporates a mercury glass plate alongside original backboards. Visible details include a substantial gilded finish over gesso, sculptural shell motifs, and low-set carved feet supporting the substantial vertical structure. Measuring 206 cm high by 117 cm wide, the mirror stands impressively against interior surfaces. Suitable as a freestanding leaner mirror within living spaces, bedrooms, or hallways, the item also functions as a grand overmantel display. The reflective glass surface and detailed naturalistic wood carvings suit formal rooms seeking period character. The traditional floor-standing format allows light to bounce across interiors while adding architectural weight to domestic spaces.

FAQs

French Rococo mirrors from the eighteenth century are defined by elaborate hand-carved giltwood frames, ornate crestings, floral swags, and asymmetrical scrollwork inspired by natural forms.

Master craftsmen carved the frame from softwoods such as pine or lime, applied layers of gesso and clay bole, and then gilded the surface using thin gold leaf before fitting mercury glass panels.

Authentic mercury glass displays a characteristic shimmering texture, subtle greyish-blue undertones, and gentle oxidisation or flaking near the edges rather than modern uniform silvering.

Positioning a large gilt mirror above a fireplace or resting it against a neutral wall creates a focal point that reflects natural light and contrasts with contemporary furnishings.

Dust the carved frame lightly using a soft badger-hair brush or dry microfibre cloth, keeping water and chemical solvents away from the gold leaf and clay base.
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