Sold 29 December 2025 · French Antique Company

This “Antique French Gilt Arched Mirror C1880” found a buyer.

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Description

Dimensions:W: 85cm (33.5")H: 117cm (46.1")

Beautiful 19th century French gilt arched mirror.

It dates from around 1880.

It has its stunning real gilt on gesso frame in excellent condition, lovely original glass with no scratches and backboards.

It would make a stunning overmantel or it could also work well above a hall table perhaps.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181355

Dealers Internal Reference

11121

Dealers Notes

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

Description

Dimensions:W: 85cm (33.5")H: 117cm (46.1")

Beautiful 19th century French gilt arched mirror.

It dates from around 1880.

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It has its stunning real gilt on gesso frame in excellent condition, lovely original glass with no scratches and backboards.

French Antique Company

It would make a stunning overmantel or it could also work well above a hall table perhaps.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181355

Dealers Internal Ref

11121

About the Dealer

French Antique Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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French Antique Company

Telephone 07899 864960

Location

Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialGilt wood, glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Reeded frame, Beaded trim
SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 85 cm (33 in)

FAQs

Late 19th-century French mirrors frequently feature carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf or gilt gesso, often displaying classical architectural motifs and arched tops designed to reflect light in formal reception rooms.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed using a hand-carved wooden or composition frame layered with gesso and gold leaf over a pine or hardwood base, housing hand-silvered glass plates with bevelled edges.

Authenticity is assessed through the presence of oxidisation and foxing on the mercury or silver backing, hand-cut joinery on the reverse timber frame, and the subtle irregularities characteristic of hand-applied gilding.

Placing an ornate gilt mirror against a minimalist, neutral wall creates a striking focal point, balancing contemporary clean lines with historic texture and warm metallic tones.

Gilded frames require gentle dusting with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners, harsh chemicals, or direct sunlight to prevent the degradation of the delicate gold leaf.