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Antique French Giltwood Mirror - Mercury Glass
French Antique Company
for sale €807     $876
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Antique French Giltwood Mirror - Mercury Glass

19th century
Description

Imposing early 19th century French gilt wood mirror in excellent condition.

Incredible detail to hand carved, deep wood frame with no chips overlaid with beautiful original real gilt (gold leaf).

It has lovely mercury glass.

Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives a sparkle like no other.

It has a wire ready to be hung.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231939
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Delivery £60 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Imposing early 19th century French gilt wood mirror in excellent condition.
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Incredible detail to hand carved, deep wood frame with no chips overlaid with beautiful original real gilt (gold leaf).
French Antique Company

It has lovely mercury glass.

Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives a sparkle like no other.

It has a wire ready to be hung.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Giltwood Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231939
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors, chandeliers and armoires.

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French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An antique rectangular French mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with detailed leaf moulding and a mercury glass plate showing light foxing.
Antique French giltwood mirror - mercury glass
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An antique rectangular French mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with detailed leaf moulding and a mercury glass plate showing light foxing.
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An antique French giltwood mirror is a decorative wall-hanging looking glass featuring a wooden frame hand-carved with ornamental details and coated in gold leaf using water or oil gilding techniques. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors were handcrafted in France across various design eras including Louis XV, Louis XVI, and 19th-century Rococo Revival styles.

These mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame, often carved from pine, basswood, or walnut, which is prepared with layers of gesso clay prior to applying thin sheets of gold leaf. The reflective plates from this historical period were frequently created using mercury amalgam silvering, producing soft reflections and natural foxing over time.

Authentic 19th-century French mirrors display natural signs of age such as slight flaking of gesso, exposed red or grey bole clay underneath worn gold leaf, and dark spoting or foxing on the mercury glass plate. Additionally, hand-carved wood joinery on the rear of the frame and square-cut nails confirm historic construction methods.

A giltwood mirror functions as a focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantel, side table, or hallway console table. Pairing the carved texture of gold leaf against contemporary matte painted walls or minimalist architectural features creates a balanced contrast within modern living spaces.

Dust the carved wooden frame gently using a soft, dry brush or feather duster, avoiding liquids or chemical polishers that dissolve gold leaf and gesso layers. Clean the glass plate using a lightly dampened microfibre cloth, taking care to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame perimeter.
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