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Antique French Gilt Mirror

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 August 2024 · French Antique Company
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Description

Dimensions:W: 95cm (37.4")H: 170cm (66.9")

Gorgeous Antique French gilt mirror in perfect condition.

It has its beautiful ornate gilt frame with large crest and no chips.

It has its heavy bevelled glass in excellent condition, no scratches.

It has brackets ready to be hung and would look stunning either as an overmantel or just hanging on a large wall.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1064421
Dealers Internal Reference
10915
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Dimensions:W: 95cm (37.4")H: 170cm (66.9")

Gorgeous Antique French gilt mirror in perfect condition.

It has its beautiful ornate gilt frame with large crest and no chips.

It has its heavy bevelled glass in excellent condition, no scratches.

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It has brackets ready to be hung and would look stunning either as an overmantel or just hanging on a large wall.
French Antique Company
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1920s.

Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1064421
Dealers Internal Ref
10915
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
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An ornate antique French gilt mirror featuring a heavily carved wooden frame with scroll and floral motifs in a gold finish.
Antique French gilt mirror
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An ornate antique French gilt mirror featuring a heavily carved wooden frame with scroll and floral motifs in a gold finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Floral carvings, Cartouche crest, Acanthus leaves
  • SizeH 170 cm (67 in) x W 95 cm (37 in)

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French gilt mirrors gained prominence during the Baroque and Rococo periods, particularly under the reigns of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, when master craftsmen created elaborate gilded wooden frames to reflect candlelight and amplify interior light in royal palaces.

These pieces are traditionally constructed using carved softwood, pine, or gesso over wood, which is then meticulously covered with thin sheets of gold leaf or gilt paint, often featuring traditional joinery and hand-carved floral or scroll motifs.

Authentic pieces are identified by hand-carved details rather than cast resin, genuine oxidisation or foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass plate, and period-appropriate backboards and joinery methods.

An antique gilt mirror works effectively as a statement focal point when leaned against a neutral wall in a living room or bedroom, contrasting traditional ornamentation with contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Gilded surfaces require delicate maintenance; they should be dusted gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, harsh chemicals, and direct sunlight to prevent the fragile gold leaf from flaking or fading.
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