Sold 18 November 2025 · French Antique Company

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Description

Dimensions:W: 130cm (51.2")H: 170cm (66.9")

Elegant and wide antique French gilt mirror from the late 1800s.

It has its original, gorgeous real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame in an egg and dart design in immaculate condition with no chips.

It would make the perfect overmantel above a large fireplace or freestanding leaner mirror.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

170cm (66.93")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179318

Dealers Internal Reference

11028

Dealers Notes

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

Description

Dimensions:W: 130cm (51.2")H: 170cm (66.9")

Elegant and wide antique French gilt mirror from the late 1800s.

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It has its original, gorgeous real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame in an egg and dart design in immaculate condition with no chips.

French Antique Company

It would make the perfect overmantel above a large fireplace or freestanding leaner mirror.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

170cm (66.93")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1179318

Dealers Internal Ref

11028

About the Dealer

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsEgg and dart moulding, Gilded finish, Classical linear frame
SizeH 170 cm (67 in) x W 130 cm (51 in)

FAQs

French gilt mirrors gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly under Louis XIV, where mirror glass was a luxury status symbol framed in elaborate gilded wood.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved wooden frames finished with water gilding or oil gilding over a gesso base, housing mercury or early silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces often show hand-carved joinery, heavy foxing or oxidisation on the original glass, and subtle wear to the gold leaf revealing the red bole underneath.

Lean the mirror casually against a living room wall or above a fireplace to add height, reflect light, and create a striking focal point that balances contemporary minimalism with historic texture.

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid all liquid cleaners, moisture, and chemical solvents, as these can permanently damage the fragile gold leaf surface.