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ANTIQUE #SA988218

Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror - Mercury Glass

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: French Antique Company

Dimensions:W: 82cm (32.3'')H: 169cm (66.5'')
 
Incredible 19th century French gilt mirror in superb condition.
 
It dates from around 1850.
 
It has its absolutely stunning original real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with gorgeous ornate floral detail to the corners. It has a huge, unusual and ornate shell crest. All in perfect condition.
 
It has its original heavy mercury glass with lots of lovely foxing. Mercury glass is increasingly hard to find and gives a sparkle and reflection like no other!
 
It has all its original backboards.
 
It would make a stunning overmantel or hall mirror above a console perhaps.
 
Better photos to follow
 
Delivery £60 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.
 
Internal Reference: 10763
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA988218
Dateline of this antique is 1850
Height is 169cm (66.5inches)
Width is 82cm (32.3inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
Antique SA988218 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
French Antique Company
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07899 864960
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD