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Large French Gilt Mirror
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Large French Gilt Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

Early C20th gilt metal framed of large size, suitable as a dressing, hall, pier mirror e.t.c the scrolled frame enclosing original plate (with negligable blemishes)

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this French Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209685
Description
Early C20th gilt metal framed of large size, suitable as a dressing, hall, pier mirror e.t.c the scrolled frame enclosing original plate (with negligable blemishes)
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this French Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1910s.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1209685
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A tall oval wall mirror featuring a gilded metal frame with scrollwork bordering the edge and cresting at the top and bottom.
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Archive I A tall oval wall mirror featuring a gilded metal frame with scrollwork bordering the edge and cresting at the top and bottom.

Large French Gilt Mirror

Archive II A tall oval wall mirror featuring a gilded metal frame with scrollwork bordering the edge and cresting at the top and bottom. View II
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Archive V A tall oval wall mirror featuring a gilded metal frame with scrollwork bordering the edge and cresting at the top and bottom. View V
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Telephone 0207 738 2520 or 07900 055113
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99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
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A tall oval wall mirror featuring a gilded metal frame with scrollwork bordering the edge and cresting at the top and bottom.
Large French Gilt Mirror
Ref: SA1209685
A tall oval wall mirror featuring a gilded metal frame with scrollwork bordering the edge and cresting at the top and bottom.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Oval frame, Filigree border, Crested pediment
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This large French wall mirror from 1910 displays an oval frame constructed from gilt metal with a vibrant gold finish. The delicate filigree border incorporates intricate scrollwork motifs that wrap around the perimeter, complemented by an ornate crested pediment at the top and a matching scrolled foot base at the bottom. The original glass plate is secured within the metal framework. Measuring 220 cm high, 93 cm wide and 2 cm deep, this substantial statement piece commands attention in any interior. Position this impressive mirror above a sideboard in a dining room, as a grand hallway fixture to check appearance upon entering the home, or in a bedroom setting for dressing purposes. The French chateau style brings historic character and reflective light to both traditional and eclectic living spaces. The combination of open-work metal scrolls and the tall vertical format creates a striking focal point against a wall without overwhelming the surrounding decor.

FAQs

French gilt mirrors from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries feature decorated metalwork or gilded wood frames, often adorned with scrollwork, foliage, or cresting surrounding an oval glass plate.

Traditional French gilt mirrors are constructed using wrought metal, hand-carved wood, or moulded plaster, finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding applied over a clay bole base.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of age such as gentle wear to the gilding, oxidisation on the metal frame, dark spots or foxing on the silvered mirror glass, and hand-finished joinery.

A large gilt oval mirror can serve as a focal point above a fireplace, over a hallway console table, or positioned as a statement accent piece along a corridor wall.

Dust the gilt frame gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners, harsh detergents, or abrasive materials that could strip the delicate gilding.
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