Large 19th Century Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass

Name: Large 19th Century Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA989681
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by French Antique Company

Description

Dimensions:W: 115cm (45.3")H: 220cm (86.6")

Magnificent 19th century French gilt Louis XV leaner mirror in superb condition.

It dates from around 1880.

It has its beautiful real original gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with a huge amount of ornate floral detail, scrolls on either side and a very large shell and floral crest. There are no chips at all.

It has its wonderful mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass in this condition is very hard to find and gives a sparkle and reflection like no other!!

It has all its original backboards (photo of these to follow).

It would have originally been used as an overmantel mirror above a fireplace in a grand room with very high ceilings but it could also be used as a leaner mirror in a lounge, hall or bedroom.

Antique gilt mirrors of this size, condition and quality are incredibly hard to come by.

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

115cm (45.28")

Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA989681

Dealers Internal Reference

10764

Dealers Notes

Delivery £60 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description

Dimensions:W: 115cm (45.3")H: 220cm (86.6")

Magnificent 19th century French gilt Louis XV leaner mirror in superb condition.

It dates from around 1880.

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It has its beautiful real original gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with a huge amount of ornate floral detail, scrolls on either side and a very large shell and floral crest.

French Antique Company

There are no chips at all.

fig 1. Large 19th century antique French gilt leaner mirror - mercury glass — fig 1. Large 19th Century Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass

It has its wonderful mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass in this condition is very hard to find and gives a sparkle and reflection like no other!!

It has all its original backboards (photo of these to follow).

fig 2. Large 19th century antique French gilt leaner mirror - mercury glass — fig 2. Large 19th Century Antique French Gilt Leaner Mirror - Mercury Glass

It would have originally been used as an overmantel mirror above a fireplace in a grand room with very high ceilings but it could also be used as a leaner mirror in a lounge, hall or bedroom.

Antique gilt mirrors of this size, condition and quality are incredibly hard to come by.