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Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1860
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Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1860

19th century
Description

Dimensions:W: 82cm (32.3")H: 108cm (42.5")

Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror.

It dates from the mid 1800s and has its a beautiful original real gilt frame in superb condition with no chips. The subtle etched pattern to the gilt is stunning.

It has its original glass which is smoky in places - it was clearly in a smoky room, probably above a fireplace for some time. We see this as part of the charm and history of the mirror but please zoom in to see these marks and whether they bother you.

It has all its original backboards and a wire ready to be hung.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09663823
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Horizontal rough pine backboards: French framing practice of the mid to late 1800s.
Incised floral patterns cut into the gilding: classic Louis Philippe cushion frame decoration.
Beaded inner slip: standard detail alongside rounded upper corners.
Hazing and dark spotting across the glass plate: old silvering showing its true age.
Red clay bole showing through rubbed gold highlights: traditional water-gilt finish.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237689
Dealers Internal Reference
11261
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Dimensions:W: 82cm (32.3")H: 108cm (42.5")

Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror.

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It dates from the mid 1800s and has its a beautiful original real gilt frame in superb condition with no chips.
French Antique Company

The subtle etched pattern to the gilt is stunning.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century Louis Philippe mirror featuring rounded upper corners, an engraved gold leaf frame, beaded interior trim, and aged mirror glass.
fig 1. Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1860

It has its original glass which is smoky in places - it was clearly in a smoky room, probably above a fireplace for some time. We see this as part of the charm and history of the mirror but please zoom in to see these marks and whether they bother you.

It has all its original backboards and a wire ready to be hung.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09663823
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Horizontal rough pine backboards: French framing practice of the mid to late 1800s.
Incised floral patterns cut into the gilding: classic Louis Philippe cushion frame decoration.
Beaded inner slip: standard detail alongside rounded upper corners.
Hazing and dark spotting across the glass plate: old silvering showing its true age.
Red clay bole showing through rubbed gold highlights: traditional water-gilt finish.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237689
Dealers Internal Ref
11261
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century Louis Philippe mirror featuring rounded upper corners, an engraved gold leaf frame, beaded interior trim, and aged mirror glass.

Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1860

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century Louis Philippe mirror featuring rounded upper corners, an engraved gold leaf frame, beaded interior trim, and aged mirror glass. View II
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A rectangular 19th-century Louis Philippe mirror featuring rounded upper corners, an engraved gold leaf frame, beaded interior trim, and aged mirror glass.
Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror c1860
Ref: SA1237689
A rectangular 19th-century Louis Philippe mirror featuring rounded upper corners, an engraved gold leaf frame, beaded interior trim, and aged mirror glass.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRounded top corners, Beaded interior rim, Engraved floral frame, Gilded gesso finish
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 82 cm (32 in)

This 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror displays a rectangular silhouette with characteristic rounded upper corners and a gold-coloured finish. The original real gilt frame shows no chips and incorporates an engraved floral pattern, a beaded interior rim, and gilded gesso details. The original glass is smoky in places and is held by its original backboards with a wire ready to be hung. The frame measures 108 cm high and 82 cm wide. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this piece suits living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways as a wall-mounted focal point. Its traditional styling integrates into both period interiors and contemporary spaces seeking a classic French chateau accent.

Originating in France during the reign of King Louis Philippe (18301848), these mirrors are defined by rounded upper corners, straight bottom edges, and simple gilded frames, often adorned with subtle etched patterns or beaded inner rims.

These mirrors were typically constructed from pine or oak timber backings topped with moulded gesso, layered with red bole, and finished with hand-applied gold leaf. The reflective panels were made using silvered or mercurial glass, which produced subtle depth and natural oxidisation over time.

Authentic 19th-century examples display characteristic features such as a original timber backboard, slight foxing or dark specks on the mirror glass, red bole showing through worn gold leaf, and rounded top corners without heavy corner crests.

A Louis Philippe mirror functions well resting on a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned above a dining room sideboard, or mounted as a focal point in an entryway to reflect light and add warmth to contemporary spaces.

Frame surfaces require gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush to prevent lifting delicate gold leaf. Liquid cleaners, polish, or wet cloths should never be used on gilded gesso, with damp wiping restricted strictly to the glass panel.
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