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Antique French Silver Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass
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Antique French Silver Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

19th century
Sold 25 September 2025 · French Antique Company
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Description

Dimensions:W: 74cm (29.1")H: 122cm (48")

Stunning antique French silver gilt Louis Philippe mirror from the early 1800s.

It is in excellent condition.

Silver gilt mirrors are fairly rare to find in this conditon.

Its real silver gilt (silver leaf) on gesso frame is in an etched floral design.

It has its lovely original mercury glass with very light foxing in places. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives a sparkle and relection like no other glass.

It has its original backboards and a wire ready for it to be hung.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Silver Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160909
Dealers Internal Reference
11058
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Dimensions:W: 74cm (29.1")H: 122cm (48")

Stunning antique French silver gilt Louis Philippe mirror from the early 1800s.

It is in excellent condition.

Silver gilt mirrors are fairly rare to find in this conditon.

fig 1. An antique French silver gilt floor mirror with an arched top and aged mercury glass leans against a white wall.
fig 1. Antique French Silver Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

Its real silver gilt (silver leaf) on gesso frame is in an etched floral design.

It has its lovely original mercury glass with very light foxing in places. Mercury glass was not made after 1840 and gives a sparkle and relection like no other glass.

It has its original backboards and a wire ready for it to be hung.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Silver Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160909
Dealers Internal Ref
11058
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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Archive I An antique French silver gilt floor mirror with an arched top and aged mercury glass leans against a white wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Silver Gilt Mirror C1800 - Mercury Glass

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Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 696
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
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An antique French silver gilt floor mirror with an arched top and aged mercury glass leans against a white wall.
Antique French silver gilt mirror c1800 - mercury glass
Ref: SA1160909
An antique French silver gilt floor mirror with an arched top and aged mercury glass leans against a white wall.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Gilt, Mercury Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArched top, Rounded corners, Silver leaf finish, Bevelled frame
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 74 cm (29 in)

A French silver gilt mirror features a wooden frame coated with a thin layer of silver leaf or metal powder, often associated with classical 19th-century interior aesthetics.

Traditional construction typically involved carved wood substrates finished with gesso and silver leaf, fitted with hand-blown mercury glass plates.

Authentic mercury glass often displays characteristic imperfections such as tiny dark spots, cloudiness, and uneven light reflection caused by the historical silvering process.

Leaning a large silver gilt mirror against a neutral wall adds texture and reflects natural light, creating a balanced contrast between contemporary minimalist spaces and historical elements.

Clean the frame with a dry, soft brush to remove dust, and wipe the glass gently with a microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the delicate silvering.
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