Sold 28 March 2026 · French Antique Company

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Description

19th century French gilt rectangular mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1830.

It can be hung portrait or landscape.

It has its lovely real gilt on gesso frame with no chips.

It has its original sparkly mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass was not made after 1840.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1204494

Dealers Internal Reference

11187

Dealers Notes

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

Description

19th century French gilt rectangular mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1830.

It can be hung portrait or landscape.

It has its lovely real gilt on gesso frame with no chips.

It has its original sparkly mercury glass with no scratches. Mercury glass was not made after 1840.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1204494

Dealers Internal Ref

11187

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

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialGiltwood, Mercury Glass, Pine
ColourGold
MotifsAcanthus leaf carvings, Reed moulding, Gilded finish
SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 65 cm (26 in)

FAQs

French gilt mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries typically feature carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf or gesso, often displaying classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, egg-and-dart moulding, or rococo scrolls.

These frames were traditionally constructed from softwoods such as pine or oak, coated with layers of gesso and bole before the application of gold leaf. The mirrors themselves utilised early float glass or mercury glass techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing rather than moulded resin, foxing or dark speckles within the mercury glass plate, and age-appropriate oxidisation and wear on the backboards and metallic finish.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points when mounted above a fireplace, paired against contemporary neutral walls, or simply leant against a wall to add verticality and reflected light to a minimalist space.

Maintain the frame by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate gold leaf. The glass requires careful cleaning with a minimal amount of glass cleaner applied directly to the cloth rather than the surface.