This fine mirror has crisp decoration, beautiful gold gilding .

A lovely example of craftsmanship.

It is very pretty and has the original plate and boarded back.

Width 96cm at bottom decoration

Height 138cm

Depth 14cm

Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilded Mirror to the 1890s.

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SA1236240

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FREE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND/WALES

We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description

This fine mirror has crisp decoration, beautiful gold gilding .

A lovely example of craftsmanship.

It is very pretty and has the original plate and boarded back.

Width 96cm at bottom decoration

Height 138cm

Depth 14cm

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilded Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1236240

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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Rococo Revival
MaterialGilded Wood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRococo crest, acanthus foliage, shell cartouche, C-scrolls

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These mirrors feature elaborate asymmetrical scrolls, shell motifs, and acanthus leaves, drawing inspiration from mid-eighteenth-century French designs and executed with detailed gilt moulding.

Frames were typically constructed from carved timber or moulded gesso applied over a wood substrate, finished with genuine gold leaf laid over a clay base known as red bole.

Authentic period pieces usually exhibit natural rubbing where the red bole shows through the gilding, original glass with minor foxing, and heavy timber backboards.

Positioning a large gilded mirror above a fireplace or leaning it against a neutral painted wall creates a focal point that contrasts historical ornament with modern architecture.

Dust the gesso and gold leaf gently with a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding water, liquid polishes, or chemical cleansers that can damage water-gilded surfaces.