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18th Century French Gilt Wood Marriage Mirror
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18th Century French Gilt Wood Marriage Mirror

18th century
Sold 21 January 2026 · French Antique Company
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Description

18th century French gilt wood marriage mirror in excellent condition.

It came from a house in Monaco and dates from the 1700s.

These mirrors were given to married couples on their wedding day.

It has its ornate hand carved gilt wood frame with lovely floral, leaf and tassel details.

It has its original glass and backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Giltwood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173271
Dealers Internal Reference
11102
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Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
18th century French gilt wood marriage mirror in excellent condition.

It came from a house in Monaco and dates from the 1700s.

These mirrors were given to married couples on their wedding day.

It has its ornate hand carved gilt wood frame with lovely floral, leaf and tassel details.

It has its original glass and backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this French Giltwood Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173271
Dealers Internal Ref
11102
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century rectangular French giltwood mirror features an ornate carved crest with floral and scroll motifs and aged silvered glass.
18th century French gilt wood marriage mirror
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An 18th-century rectangular French giltwood mirror features an ornate carved crest with floral and scroll motifs and aged silvered glass.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScroll pediment, Floral carved crest, Beaded sight edge, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

An antique French giltwood mirror is a decorative wall-hanging looking glass crafted from wood and coated with a thin layer of gold leaf, originating from historical design periods in France such as the Louis XIV, XV, or XVI eras.

These mirrors typically feature hand-carved softwoods or hardwoods, gesso layers, water-gilding or oil-gilding with genuine gold leaf, and traditional hand-silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as foxing and minor imperfections in the mercury or silvered glass, hand-carved joinery, layered gesso showing underlying red bole, and natural wear to the gold leaf.

They make striking focal points when hung above a modern minimalist mantelpiece or console table, creating a deliberate contrast between historic ornate craftsmanship and clean, contemporary architectural lines.

Dust gently with a dry, soft feather duster or microfibre cloth, avoiding all water, liquid cleaning agents, and chemical sprays, which can permanently damage the delicate historical gold leaf and gesso.
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