Sold 26 November 2025 · French Antique Company

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Description

19th century French gilt mirror.

It is from around 1880.

It has its real gilt (gold leaf( on gesso frame with lovely ornate detail.

It has its original heavy glass with no scratches.

It has all its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

87cm (34.25")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1172866

Dealers Internal Reference

11099

Dealers Notes

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

Description

19th century French gilt mirror.

It is from around 1880.

It has its real gilt (gold leaf( on gesso frame with lovely ornate detail.

It has its original heavy glass with no scratches.

It has all its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

87cm (34.25")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1172866

Dealers Internal Ref

11099

About the Dealer

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

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French Antique Company

Telephone 07899 864960

Location

Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany

Verified Since Oct 2019

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCartouche crest, Egg and dart moulding, Acorn carvings
SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 87 cm (34 in)

FAQs

French gilt mirrors are characterised by intricately carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf or gilt, often featuring classical motifs, scrollwork, and symmetrical elegance rooted in 18th and 19th-century design movements.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from carved softwoods or hardwoods such as oak or pine, coated with a layer of gesso, and meticulously hand-gilded with thin sheets of gold leaf or finished with gold paint.

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-carved detailing with natural imperfections, mercury-backed or heavily aged glass with oxidisation spots, and older construction methods such as pegged joints or hand-cut screws on the reverse.

Positioning a large gilded mirror lean-to style against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point, balancing minimalist modern furniture with historic texture and reflected light.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical sprays, water, or abrasive cleaners that can damage or strip the delicate gold leaf finish.