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A Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Original Gilt Mirror.
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A Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Original Gilt Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Wonderful large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top original gilt mirror, with original gilt mirror with original glass, (a few minor areas of restoration to gilt).

Measurements:

1 metre 59 cm high

1 metre 14 cm wide

5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA968721
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We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

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Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Wonderful large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top original gilt mirror, with original gilt mirror with original glass, (a few minor areas of restoration to gilt).

Measurements:

1 metre 59 cm high

1 metre 14 cm wide

5 cm deep

Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA968721
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century French giltwood overmantel mirror with an arched top and beaded inner moulding.
A Wonderful large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top original gilt Mirror.
Ref: SA968721
A large 19th-century French giltwood overmantel mirror with an arched top and beaded inner moulding.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Beaded moulding, Gilded frame, Shaped shoulders
  • SizeH 159 cm (63 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This large antique French overmantel wall mirror dates from the 19th century in the Louis Philippe style. The piece comprises a carved wood and gesso frame finished in original gold gilt, enclosing original mirrored glass with an arched top, shaped shoulders, and a beaded inner moulding. Minor areas of restoration are visible on the gilt frame. At 159 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the mirror has a substantial presence suited to domestic interiors. In a modern home, this mirror brings a French chateau aesthetic to various living spaces. It functions effectively as a focal point positioned above the mantelpiece in a living room, or as a full-scale wall mirror in a hallway or bedroom. The neutral gold tones and classic arched silhouette coordinate with traditional and transitional interior schemes, while the generous dimensions help to reflect natural light across the room.

FAQs

A 19th-century French gilt mirror typically features a wooden frame layered with gesso, hand-carved detailing, and gold leaf finish. Signature elements from this era include soft arched corners, pearl or bead mouldings, and subtle red bole clay undercoating visible through aged gilding.

These mirrors were constructed using a solid pine or lime wood frame, coated with a white plaster-like gesso composition. Real gold leaf was applied over a clay base called bole using water gilding, enclosing hand-blown or early silvered plate glass.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit natural age wear where gold leaf has rubbed away to reveal reddish bole underneath. Look for original hand-cut wooden backboards, minor hairline cracking (craquelure) in the gesso, and gentle foxing on the glass surface.

A gilt mirror acts as a focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or modern sideboard. Combining ornate gilded textures with clean contemporary lines creates a balanced, curated aesthetic across traditional and modern spaces.

Avoid liquid spray cleaners near the gilded frame, as moisture can dissolve traditional water gilding and gesso. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, and clean the glass using a lightly dampened microfibre cloth.
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