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Large French Antique Silver Gilt Rope Twist Mirror
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Large French Antique Silver Gilt Rope Twist Mirror

19th century
Sold 17 December 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
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Description

An impressive large antique ‘rope twist’ mirror with original silver gilt decoration.

Some areas of the black bole underlayer coming through the silver leaf gilding.

A simple yet elegant design that fits well in both the traditional and modern home.

Some small areas of foxing to the original mirror plate.

French, circa 1870.

We have over 30 antique mirrors in stock - if this one does not meet your requirements please contact us to see what other options we have.

Physical Dimensions
Height
164.5cm (64.76")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Silver Gilt Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1148785
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Description
An impressive large antique ‘rope twist’ mirror with original silver gilt decoration.

Some areas of the black bole underlayer coming through the silver leaf gilding.

A simple yet elegant design that fits well in both the traditional and modern home.

fig 1. A large rectangular floor mirror featuring a silver gilt frame with a distinctive textured rope twist pattern.
fig 1. Large French Antique Silver Gilt Rope Twist Mirror

Some small areas of foxing to the original mirror plate.

French, circa 1870.

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We have over 30 antique mirrors in stock - if this one does not meet your requirements please contact us to see what other options we have.
Willows Antiques and Interiors
Height
164.5cm (64.76")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Silver Gilt Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148785
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Willows Antiques and Interiors

Willows Antiques and Interiors
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317 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/willows
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A large rectangular floor mirror featuring a silver gilt frame with a distinctive textured rope twist pattern.
Large French antique silver gilt rope twist mirror
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A large rectangular floor mirror featuring a silver gilt frame with a distinctive textured rope twist pattern.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Silver Leaf, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRope twist border, Silver gilt finish, Rectangular moulding
  • SizeH 164.5 cm (65 in) x W 80.5 cm (32 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

French silver gilt mirrors typically feature carved wooden frames coated with a thin layer of silver leaf or metallic powder, often displaying classical motifs, scrollwork, or rope twist borders popular in 18th and 19th-century interior design.

These pieces are traditionally constructed using a hand-carved wooden base, such as pine or hardwood, which is then prepared with layers of gesso and bole before applying silver leaf or metallic leaf by hand.

Authentic pieces often show signs of age on the mirror plate, such as foxing, oxidation, and subtle imperfections, alongside hand-tooled joinery, older backing boards, and wear consistent with historical leaf application.

Such a mirror can be leaned casually against a plain wall to anchor a room and bounce natural light, creating a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary minimalist architecture.

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, ammonia, or abrasive materials that can strip or damage the delicate metallic leaf and aged silver surface.
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