Sold 5 June 2025 · Merchant House Antiques

This “19th Century Arched Topped Gilt Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

Good 19th century arched topped gilt mirror

French circa 1860s ‘s with original mirror and backboards

Height 50 inches

Width 48 inches

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this 19th Century Gilt Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1137721

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha054/6140/5022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Good 19th century arched topped gilt mirror

French circa 1860s ‘s with original mirror and backboards

Height 50 inches

Width 48 inches

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this 19th Century Gilt Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1137721

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha054/6140/5022

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

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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
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialGiltwood, Wood, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Beaded inner border, Reed moulding

FAQs

Nineteenth-century gilt mirrors frequently draw on classical motifs, featuring carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf or composition, often characterised by arched tops and subtle architectural details.

These frames are typically constructed from softwoods or hardwoods such as pine or gesso-coated timber, hand-gilded with gold leaf and assembled using period joinery techniques.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-applied gilding showing natural oxidisation, foxing or silver loss on the original mercury or silver-nitrate glass plates, and traditional backing boards secured with old hand-cut nails.

To balance contemporary spaces, mount the piece above a minimalist fireplace mantel or lean it casually against a large wall to introduce reflective light and traditional texture.

Maintain the finish by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, chemical solvents, and direct prolonged exposure to moisture or sunlight.