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Large Antique French Worn Gilt Mirror
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Large Antique French Worn Gilt Mirror

19th century
Sold 15 September 2025 · French Antique Company
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Description

Large antique French gilt mirror from the early 1800s.

It has its lovely original worn gilt on gesso Louis Philippe frame, showing lots of the red bole that is found underneath all real gilt.

It has its distressed mercury glass which gives a wonderful sparkle and reflection like no other. Mercury glass was not made after 1840.

It has a new back and wire and is ready to be hung.

It would have originally been an overmantel mirror but would look just as good as a leaner mirror (it is large enough) or hung on a large wall.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163002
Dealers Internal Reference
11073
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Large antique French gilt mirror from the early 1800s.
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It has its lovely original worn gilt on gesso Louis Philippe frame, showing lots of the red bole that is found underneath all real gilt.
French Antique Company

It has its distressed mercury glass which gives a wonderful sparkle and reflection like no other. Mercury glass was not made after 1840.

It has a new back and wire and is ready to be hung.

It would have originally been an overmantel mirror but would look just as good as a leaner mirror (it is large enough) or hung on a large wall.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163002
Dealers Internal Ref
11073
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A large rectangular antique French mirror with a worn gold gilt frame leaning against a wooden floor.
Large antique French worn gilt mirror
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A large rectangular antique French mirror with a worn gold gilt frame leaning against a wooden floor.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRounded corners, Worn gilt finish, Simple moulded frame
  • SizeH 163 cm (64 in) x W 110 cm (43 in)

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French gilded mirrors are characterised by ornate wooden frames coated in gold leaf or gilt gesso, often featuring classical motifs, scrollwork, and elegant proportions developed during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Authentic period pieces typically utilise a carved wooden base, often pine or gesso-covered oak, layered with genuine gold or metal leaf, hand-applied bolus, and traditional mercury or silvered glass plates.

Authentication involves examining the hand-carved joinery, the presence of foxing or oxidisation on the antique glass plate, and the ageing patterns of the underlying gesso and bole beneath the worn gilt surface.

Positioning a large gilded mirror leaning against a living room or bedroom wall creates an impactful focal point, contrasting historical texture cleanly against minimalist modern architecture.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent wood movement, and cleaning the glass gently with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth without touching the fragile gilt edges.
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