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French 19th Century Black & Gold Mirror
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French 19th Century Black & Gold Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A. 19th century French ebonised mirror with relief decoration in gilt. Dating from around 1880 & having a later plate .

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Ebonised Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242329
Description
A. 19th century French ebonised mirror with relief decoration in gilt. Dating from around 1880 & having a later plate .
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Ebonised Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242329
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A rectangular black framed mirror with indented corners, gold leaf moulding, and a central oval mirror plate bordered by gilded floral patterns.
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Archive I A rectangular black framed mirror with indented corners, gold leaf moulding, and a central oval mirror plate bordered by gilded floral patterns.

French 19th Century Black & Gold Mirror

Archive II A rectangular black framed mirror with indented corners, gold leaf moulding, and a central oval mirror plate bordered by gilded floral patterns. View II
Archive III A rectangular black framed mirror with indented corners, gold leaf moulding, and a central oval mirror plate bordered by gilded floral patterns. View III
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Youlls Antiques

Youlls Antiques
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A rectangular black framed mirror with indented corners, gold leaf moulding, and a central oval mirror plate bordered by gilded floral patterns.
French 19th Century Black & Gold Mirror
Ref: SA1242329
A rectangular black framed mirror with indented corners, gold leaf moulding, and a central oval mirror plate bordered by gilded floral patterns.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsOval aperture, beaded moulding, indented corners, floral gilding
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth century French wall mirror displays a Napoleon III style constructed from wood and gesso with gold leaf and glass components. The frame exhibits a dark black ebonised finish accented by shimmering gold leaf highlights along the outer stepped edge and inner borders. A rectangular wooden housing incorporates indented corners alongside a central oval aperture fitted with a later mirror plate. Relief decoration in gilt includes an intricate floral pattern surrounding the glass alongside delicate carved motifs on the upper left corner and a fine beaded moulding framing the reflection. Measuring 85 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the piece offers a practical profile for wall mounting in various interior settings. Suitable placement includes hanging above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or hallway to add classic French chateau character to the domestic space.

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Typically produced during the Second Empire and Napoleon III eras, these mirrors feature dark ebonised wooden frames contrasted with gilded details, often combining geometric outer frames with central oval apertures.

Frames were constructed from woods such as pine, walnut, or pearwood, finished with dark stain to resemble ebony, and decorated with water-gilded gesso mouldings and silvered or mercury glass plates.

Genuine period examples often show wear through the gilding revealing underlying reddish bole or white gesso, subtle desilvering on original glass plates, and hand-planed timber backing boards.

The contrast of black finish and gold leaf allows these pieces to function above a mantlepiece, over a hallway console table, or within a curated gallery wall alongside modern art.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical sprays on gilded gesso, and apply glass cleaner sparingly directly to a cloth rather than the mirror frame.
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