Sold 28 December 2025 · French Antique Company

This “18th Century French Giltwood Marriage Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

Dimensions:H: 72cm (28.3")D: 47cm (18.5")

Pretty 18th century French giltwood marriage mirror.

It dates from the late 1700s.

These mirrors were given to couples on their wedding day.

It has its beautiful hand carved giltwood frame with lovely ornate detail.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181315

Dealers Internal Reference

11124

Dealers Notes

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

Description

Dimensions:H: 72cm (28.3")D: 47cm (18.5")

Pretty 18th century French giltwood marriage mirror.

It dates from the late 1700s.

These mirrors were given to couples on their wedding day.

It has its beautiful hand carved giltwood frame with lovely ornate detail.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

72cm (28.35")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181315

Dealers Internal Ref

11124

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

Items For Sale 21

Items Sold 697

Email French Antique Company

18th century French giltwood marriage mirror

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleFrench Rococo
MaterialGiltwood, Wood, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsAcanthus leaves, Scrollwork, Shell motif, Crested top
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

French marriage mirrors, or miroir de mariage, were traditionally given as wedding gifts in the 18th century, often symbolising union and prosperity with motifs like love knots and floral carvings.

These mirrors are typically constructed from hand-carved softwoods or hardwoods, coated with layers of gesso, and finished with a layer of gold leaf applied over a red bole base.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved details with subtle irregularities, original mercury glass with characteristic oxidisation spots, and an aged red bole showing beneath worn gold leaf.

An antique giltwood mirror can serve as a striking focal point when hung above a minimalist mantelpiece or console table, creating a deliberate contrast between historic ornate craftsmanship and modern clean lines.

Giltwood surfaces should be cleaned only with a dry, soft feather duster or a very soft brush, avoiding any moisture, chemical solvents, or abrasive cloths that can damage the delicate gold leaf.