Name: Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237968
Price: 690 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by French Antique Company

Description

Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1800 and has its lovely original real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with a subtle etched leaf design.

It has its original mercury glass in superb condition with no foxing. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives an incomparable sparkle.

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

82cm (32.28")

Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this French Louis Philippe Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1237968

Dealers Internal Reference

11262

Dealers Notes

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

Description

Antique French gilt Louis Philippe mirror in excellent condition.

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It dates from around 1800 and has its lovely original real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with a subtle etched leaf design.

French Antique Company

It has its original mercury glass in superb condition with no foxing. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives an incomparable sparkle.

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

82cm (32.28")

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Louis Philippe Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1237968

Dealers Internal Ref

11262

About the Dealer

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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An antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a rectangular gilded frame with rounded upper corners, subtle etched foliate patterns, and a mercury glass plate.

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French Antique Company

Telephone 07899 864960

Location

Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany

Verified Since Oct 2019

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleLouis Philippe
MaterialWood, Gold Leaf, Mercury Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRounded upper corners, Incised foliate engraving, Beaded inner moulding, Flat base edge
SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 82 cm (32 in)

FAQs

Popularised in 19th-century France during the reign of King Louis Philippe, these mirrors typically feature a rectangular frame with rounded top corners, clean lines, and subtle incised or carved decoration, often finished in gold leaf or lacquer.

Original frames were constructed from timber such as pine or beech, layered with gesso, and gilded using thin gold leaf. The reflective plates were traditionally made using mercury glass, which produces a distinctive softness and slight oxidation over time.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-engraved or incised floral and geometric motifs, timber backboards showing period joinery, and characteristic micro-bubbling or subtle clouding within the original mercury glass plate.

Position the mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to reflect natural light across the room. Its balanced rectangular silhouette with curved upper shoulders complements both classic period properties and minimalist spaces.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths that can strip gold leaf or gesso. Clean the glass sparingly with a lightly dampened cloth, ensuring moisture does not collect beneath the inner frame edges.