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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

19th century
Description

Dimensions:W: 83cm (32.7")H: 150cm (59.1")

Beautiful real gilt and bare gesso mirror with mercury glass in excellent condition.

It dates from the early 1800s.

It has its worn gilt and bare gesso frame - a more understated look to an all gilt mirror. There are no chips.

It has its original mercury glass with no scratches and its original backboards.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239313
Dealers Internal Reference
11268
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Dimensions:W: 83cm (32.7")H: 150cm (59.1")

Beautiful real gilt and bare gesso mirror with mercury glass in excellent condition.

It dates from the early 1800s.

It has its worn gilt and bare gesso frame - a more understated look to an all gilt mirror. There are no chips.

It has its original mercury glass with no scratches and its original backboards.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239313
Dealers Internal Ref
11268
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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A tall rectangular French Louis Philippe wall mirror with rounded top corners, an elaborate carved shell cresting, a gold gilt frame over red gesso, and a beaded inner trim.
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Archive I A tall rectangular French Louis Philippe wall mirror with rounded top corners, an elaborate carved shell cresting, a gold gilt frame over red gesso, and a beaded inner trim.

Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A tall rectangular French Louis Philippe wall mirror with rounded top corners, an elaborate carved shell cresting, a gold gilt frame over red gesso, and a beaded inner trim.
Antique French gilt and bare gesso Louis Philippe mirror with crest
Ref: SA1239313
A tall rectangular French Louis Philippe wall mirror with rounded top corners, an elaborate carved shell cresting, a gold gilt frame over red gesso, and a beaded inner trim.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Red Bole
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsShell cresting, Rounded top corners, Beaded inner border, Exposed red bole
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 83 cm (33 in)

This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe wall mirror exemplifies the understated elegance of the period through its combination of giltwood and exposed red bole. The tall rectangular frame incorporates rounded top corners, a beaded inner border, and an elaborate carved shell cresting at the apex. The surface displays a worn gold finish over bare gesso, revealing patches of red undertones alongside the original mercury glass plate. The structure includes its original backboards and measures 150 cm high by 83 cm wide. Placed above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining space, or bedroom, the piece reflects light while introducing authentic period character to domestic interiors.

FAQs

Originating in France during the reign of King Louis Philippe from 1830 to 1848, these mirrors are characterised by a rectangular frame with rounded upper corners, straight lower edges, and gold leaf gilded over gesso.

These pieces were typically constructed with a carved pine or hardwood frame, coated in gesso plaster, finished with red bole clay, and gilded with gold leaf around silvered mirror glass.

Authentic period examples feature paneled timber backboards, natural surface wear showing underlying red bole clay beneath the gilding, beaded inner mouldings, and minor glass oxidisation.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece, place it on a console table, or lean it directly against a wall to enhance light and visual depth.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry feather duster or dry microfibre cloth, keeping moisture and liquid cleaning products away from the water-gilded surface.
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