Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror 19th Century

Name: Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237387
Price: 990 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Louis Philippe
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCrested pediment, Rounded upper corners, Bead moulding, Incised scrollwork
SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 92 cm (36 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe mirror brings timeless style to an interior, dating from the mid 1800s. The tall piece measures 147 cm high and 92 cm wide, taking the form of a real gilt on gesso frame in a warm gold tone, paired with original glass and original backboards. Delicate surface details include rounded upper corners, an inner bead moulding, and an ornate Louis XV crested pediment adorned with incised scrollwork and detailed wood carving. Position this statement mirror in a living room, hallway or bedroom, where it functions ideally as an overmantel piece above a fireplace. The reflective glass remains clean and free of scratches, while the gilded frame displays intact surfaces without chips. It suits period and traditional settings equally well, anchoring a scheme with classic French chateau character and authentic historical craftsmanship.

FAQs

Originating during the reign of King Louis Philippe in France (18301848), these mirrors are characterised by a simple rectangular form with rounded top corners, subtle incised patterns or bead moulding, and frequently an ornate central cresting motif.

These mirrors were typically built with a solid pine or oak timber frame, layered with gesso (a mixture of plaster and glue), carved wooden or plaster ornament, and finished with water-gilded or oil-gilded gold leaf. The reflective glass panel was historically back-silvered or mercury-backed.

Authentic pieces feature red or yellow clay bole showing through worn areas of gilding, a solid wooden backboard protecting the glass, hand-carved or molded gesso details, and soft, natural aging or light oxidisation on the original mirror glass.

Place the mirror above a modern or traditional fireplace mantelpiece, position it over a hallway console table, or lean a full-height version directly against a neutral painted wall to create visual depth and reflect ambient light.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid liquid cleaning agents, water, or commercial polishing products, as moisture can dissolve the water-soluble gesso base beneath the gold leaf.

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Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

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