Sold: French Gilded Mirror with Original Glass C.1870 19th Century

Name: French Gilded Mirror with Original Glass C.1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1104100
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A vertical wall-mounted mirror featuring a carved wooden frame finished in gold leaf with an arched top.

French Gilded Mirror with Original Glass c.1870

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Beaded border, Gilded finish
SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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Late 19th-century French mirrors frequently feature carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf or gesso, often displaying classical motifs, arched tops, and mercury silvered glass plates.

These pieces were typically constructed from pine or softwood frames covered in gesso and gold leaf, utilizing hand-silvered glass plates produced via traditional chemical or mercury processes.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit foxing or dark spots on the original glass, hand-carved or moulded gesso frames showing age-related craquelure, and older backing boards secured with traditional fixings.

Such a mirror can serve as a striking focal point when hung above a modern fireplace mantel or paired with minimalist furniture to create a deliberate contrast between old and new.

The fragile gold leaf should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush without chemical polishes, while the original glass requires careful cleaning with a lint-free cloth and mild, non-ammonia cleaner.

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French Gilded Mirror with Original Glass C.1870