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Antique French Giltwood and Painted Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass
French Antique Company
for sale €690     $749
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French Antique Company

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Antique French Giltwood and Painted Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

19th century
Description

Dimensions:W: 85cm (33.5")H: 116cm (45.7")

Very early 19th century French gilt wood and painted mirror.

It dates from around 1800 and has its lovely original mercury glass.

It has its real gilt wood frame and old olive paint.

It has its original backboards.

This mirror could be hung portrait or landscape.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233479
Dealers Internal Reference
11250
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Dimensions:W: 85cm (33.5")H: 116cm (45.7")

Very early 19th century French gilt wood and painted mirror.

It dates from around 1800 and has its lovely original mercury glass.

It has its real gilt wood frame and old olive paint.

It has its original backboards.

This mirror could be hung portrait or landscape.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233479
Dealers Internal Ref
11250
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 wall mirror featuring a gilded and grey painted wooden frame surrounding an authentic mercury glass plate.
Antique French giltwood and painted mirror c1800 - mercury glass
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An antique rectangular French wall mirror featuring a gilded and grey painted wooden frame surrounding an authentic mercury glass plate.
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French mirrors from around 1800 showcase transitional aesthetics between the Louis XVI and Empire periods, featuring moulded wooden frames that combine gold leaf gilding with muted painted finishes.

These frames were constructed from carved pine or lime wood, layered with gesso and clay bole, gilded with thin gold leaf, and fitted with mercury-backed glass plates.

Authentic period mercury glass exhibits a soft sparkling depth, subtle greyish tones, and gentle speckling or oxidisation across the plate rather than the flat reflection of modern mirrors.

Position a large antique mirror above a fireplace or contemporary sideboard to create contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern architectural lines.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical sprays that can dissolve traditional water-gilding or damage the original glass backing.
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