French Louis Philippe Mirror 19th Century

Name: 19th Century French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239522
Price: 1190 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleLouis Philippe
MaterialGilt Wood, Gesso, Mercury Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRounded upper corners, Floral engraving, Beaded trim
SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 94 cm (37 in)

This large early nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe mirror displays a rectangular form with rounded upper corners and an original real gilt gold leaf wood frame. The decorative scheme includes floral engraving, beaded trim, and carved floral detail to the corners, combined with softly foxed original mercury glass and original backboards. Measuring 157 cm high and 94 cm wide, the piece occupies a substantial vertical presence suited for placement on the floor or mounted against a wall in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The surface exhibits visible signs of age including surface wear and spotting across the silvered plate, reflecting its historical origin and authentic condition. The heavy wooden moulding creates a grand architectural profile characteristic of French chateau interiors. Homeowners utilise such decorative wall mirrors to amplify natural light and create an illusion of expanded space within period or contemporary domestic settings.

FAQs

Originating in 19th-century France during the reign of King Louis Philippe, these mirrors typically feature rounded top corners, a squared bottom edge, and a wooden frame gilded in gold leaf with subtle incised or floral mouldings.

Frames were crafted from carved wood coated with plaster or gesso and finished with gold leaf, while reflective plates utilised mercury glass, creating a soft depth and subtle texture.

Authentic mercury glass displays dark spotting, sparkle, and uneven oxidisation across the backing, whereas period gilding demonstrates gentle wear exposing the underlying clay bole layer alongside subtle seams from gold leaf application.

Position the mirror resting against a focal wall or mounted above a architectural ledge to reflect light, using the warm metallic tone to balance contemporary neutral colour palettes.

Dust the frame periodically using a soft dry brush without water or chemical cleaners, and wipe the glass surface lightly using a damp microfiber cloth while avoiding moisture contact with the frame boundaries.

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19th Century French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

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