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Description

Decorative late 19th Century French gilt overmantle mirror.

Circa 1890. With a few nibbles to the edges.

H

: 140 cm (55 1/8")

W

: 122 cm (49")

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Overmantle Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189288

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha055/3110/6022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Decorative late 19th Century French gilt overmantle mirror.

Circa 1890. With a few nibbles to the edges.

: 140 cm (55 1/8")

: 122 cm (49")

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Overmantle Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1189288

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha055/3110/6022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Neoclassical
Material[Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass]
ColourGilded Gold

FAQs

French neoclassical mirrors from the late 19th century typically feature classical architectural motifs such as dentil moulding, laurel wreaths, and urn details, reflecting a revival of ancient Greek and Roman design principles.

These pieces are generally constructed from pine or hardwood frames finished with gesso and layered with gold leaf or metallic paint, often combined with mercury or silvered glass plates showing characteristic ageing.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-carved or moulded plaster details over wooden frames, foxing or oxidisation on the original glass plate, and construction joints consistent with nineteenth-century cabinetmaking practices.

An antique gilt mirror can serve as a striking focal point when mounted above a contemporary fireplace or console table, contrasting traditional craftsmanship with clean, modern architectural lines.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a dry, soft brush to avoid damaging the delicate finish, and clean the glass using a microfiber cloth and a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than directly onto the mirror.