Sold 26 May 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

This “Large 19th Century Oval Wall Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

Very decorative 19th century large oval gilt mirror

French circa 1860’s , original mirror ( distressed )

Could hang portrait or landscape

Height 48 inches or 122 cms

Width 42 inches or 102 cms

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Oval Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1114464

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha0054/4121/4022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Very decorative 19th century large oval gilt mirror

French circa 1860’s , original mirror ( distressed )

Could hang portrait or landscape

Height 48 inches or 122 cms

Width 42 inches or 102 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Antique Oval Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1114464

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha0054/4121/4022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Merchant House Antiques

Telephone 07768 960144

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsBeaded inner border, Incised foliate scrolling, Gilded finish, Oval plate

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Nineteenth-century mirrors frequently incorporate classical revival motifs, elaborate plasterwork over carved wooden frames, and heavy gold leaf gilding characteristic of Victorian and Regency design periods.

These pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden base or composition ornamentation over softwood, coated in a layer of gesso, bole, and genuine gold leaf or metal leaf.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy oxidisation, foxing, and imperfections within the mercury or silvered glass plate, alongside hand-cut wooden backing boards and period-appropriate joinery.

Suspending the piece above a minimalist fireplace mantel or anchoring it on a stark, neutral wall creates a striking juxtaposition between historic ornamentation and modern architecture.

The glass should be gently wiped with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can degrade the fragile silvering, while the gilded frame requires dusting with a soft, dry brush.