French Silver Gilt Mirror 19th Century

Name: Large Antique French Silver Gilt Wall Mirror C1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236051
Price: 1195 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A large nineteenth-century French wall mirror featuring a silver gilt wooden frame, rounded top corners, beaded inner border, and an ornate carved shell crest.

Large Antique French Silver Gilt Wall Mirror c1880

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialGesso, Glass, Silver Leaf, Wood
ColourSilver
MotifsCrested shell motif, Beaded border, Rounded top corners, Foliate scrolls
SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 101 cm (40 in)

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French silver gilt mirrors from the late nineteenth century frequently combine Louis Philippe architectural proportions with Rococo decorative flourishes. Features typically include rounded upper corners, beaded sight lines, and carved foliate or shell crests positioned at the top centre.

The frames were constructed from softwood frames overlaid with molded gesso. Genuine thin silver leaf was applied over a bole clay base, which was then sealed or aged, while the mirror plate was made from thick silvered or mercury-backed glass.

Authentic period pieces show natural leaf seams, mild oxidisation or darkening of the silver finish, and fine cracking (craquelure) in the underlying gesso. Original backboards are typically composed of planked pine timber secured with hand-cut nails or aged screws.

Mount the mirror above a stone or marble fireplace mantelpiece to create a central visual focal point. Alternatively, hang it above a hall console table or display it grounded against a dark-toned wall to highlight the silver leaf finish.

Dust the frame lightly using a clean, soft, dry feather duster or gentle brush. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or chemical polish on the gilt surfaces, as moisture can dissolve the underlying gesso and loosen delicate silver leafing.

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