Sold 21 January 2026 · French Antique Company

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Description

Dimensions:W: 47cm (18.5")H: 55cm (21.7")

Pretty matching pair of antique French gilt mirrors.

They date from around 1860 and have their beutiful gilt on gesso real gilt (gold leaf) frames with lovely ornate floral detail.

They could be hung landscape or portrait. The wire is hung portrait but can easily be changed. They look equally good side by side or one above the other.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated these Antique French Gilt Mirrors to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181350

Dealers Internal Reference

11120

Dealers Notes

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

Description

Dimensions:W: 47cm (18.5")H: 55cm (21.7")

Pretty matching pair of antique French gilt mirrors.

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They date from around 1860 and have their beutiful gilt on gesso real gilt (gold leaf) frames with lovely ornate floral detail.

French Antique Company

They could be hung landscape or portrait. The wire is hung portrait but can easily be changed. They look equally good side by side or one above the other.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated these Antique French Gilt Mirrors to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181350

Dealers Internal Ref

11120

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

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
ColourGold
MotifsCarved acanthus leaves, Floral corners, Beaded inner border
SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

French mirrors from historical periods typically feature ornate carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf or gilt, often incorporating classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, ribbons, and floral garlands.

Authentic pieces are generally constructed from carved softwood or hardwood substrates, hand-gilded with gold leaf using traditional water-gilding or oil-gilding techniques over a layer of gesso.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved details with minor irregularities, aged patination on the gilding revealing the red bole underneath, and older glass plates that may exhibit slight foxing, bubbles, or distortion.

Pairing ornate gold frames with contemporary furniture creates a balanced juxtaposition, adding warmth and historical texture to minimalist, neutral, or transitional spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoid using chemical cleaners or abrasive materials on the gilded surface, and maintain stable indoor humidity to protect the wood and gesso.