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Pair of Large Antique French Gilt Mirrors - Mercury Glass
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Pair of Large Antique French Gilt Mirrors - Mercury Glass

19th century
Sold 18 August 2025 · French Antique Company
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Description

Dimensions:W: 135cm (53.1")H: 242cm (95.3")

Incredible matching pair of antique French gilt and bare gesso mirrors in perfect condition.

They came from a grand Southern French villa.

They date from the early 1800s and both have their wonderful original mercury glass. Mercury glass gives a reflection and incredible sparkle like no other. It was not made after 1840 and was the glass used in the Palace of Versailles. They have no scratches. The left hand one has some lovely foxing to the bottom of the glass.

They have their beautifully ornate real gilt (gold leaf) and bare gesso frames with a huge amount of ornate gesso detail including their beautiful crests and columns.

They both have their original backboards. Photos of these available - please enquire.

It is extremely rare to find a matching pair of antique French mirrors of this size, condition and exceptional quality.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Gilt Mirror to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
242cm (95.28")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147744
Dealers Internal Reference
11036
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Dimensions:W: 135cm (53.1")H: 242cm (95.3")

Incredible matching pair of antique French gilt and bare gesso mirrors in perfect condition.

They came from a grand Southern French villa.

They date from the early 1800s and both have their wonderful original mercury glass. Mercury glass gives a reflection and incredible sparkle like no other. It was not made after 1840 and was the glass used in the Palace of Versailles. They have no scratches. The left hand one has some lovely foxing to the bottom of the glass.

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They have their beautifully ornate real gilt (gold leaf) and bare gesso frames with a huge amount of ornate gesso detail including their beautiful crests and columns.
French Antique Company
fig 1. A pair of large antique French giltwood mirrors featuring arched tops, carved floral motifs, and original mercury glass plates.
fig 1. Pair of Large Antique French Gilt Mirrors - Mercury Glass

They both have their original backboards. Photos of these available - please enquire.

It is extremely rare to find a matching pair of antique French mirrors of this size, condition and exceptional quality.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Gilt Mirror to the 1800s.

Height
242cm (95.28")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147744
Dealers Internal Ref
11036
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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East Sussex
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A pair of large antique French giltwood mirrors featuring arched tops, carved floral motifs, and original mercury glass plates.
Pair of large antique French gilt mirrors - mercury glass
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Baroque
  • MaterialGiltwood, Mercury Glass, Gesso, Pine
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCarved acanthus leaves, Crested cartouche, Fluted columns, Original mercury glass
  • SizeH 242 cm (95 in) x W 135 cm (53 in)

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French gilt mirrors encompass styles developed primarily during the 17th and 18th centuries under Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, characterised by intricate wood carving covered in fine gold leaf.

These pieces are typically constructed from carved softwoods or hardwoods such as pine or oak, coated in gesso, meticulously hand-gilded with gold leaf, and fitted with historic silvered or mercury glass plates.

Authentic pieces often exhibit subtle dark spots, cloudiness, irregular foxing within the glass plate, and hand-beveled edges, alongside aged gesso shrinkage cracks on the wooden frame.

Placing a large ornate mirror against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point, reflecting natural light and contrasting classical craftsmanship with modern minimalist furnishings.

Dust the gilded surface gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster, avoiding all chemical cleaning agents, water, or abrasive cloths to protect the delicate gold leaf layer.
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