Name: A Superb Large Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood & Gesso Original Shaped Top Silvered and Gilt Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241761
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Superb Large Antique 19th Century French carved wood & gesso original shaped top silvered and gilt Mirror, with ornate crest above and original mercury mirror- ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 74 cm high

97 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

174cm (68.50")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Giltwood Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1241761

Dealers Internal Reference

4978

Dealers Notes

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

Measurements:

1 metre 74 cm high

97 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

174cm (68.50")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Giltwood Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1241761

Dealers Internal Ref

4978

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Rococo Revival
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Glass
ColourGold and Silver
MotifsCarved scroll cresting, Beaded moulding, Arched shaped top, Dual-tone leafing
SizeH 174 cm (69 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Produced during the 19th century in France, these mirrors feature wooden frames coated in plaster-like gesso, which is embellished with carved detailing and finished with gold or silver leafing to create decorative wall accents.

Traditional construction utilizes a carved pine or lime wood substrate, coated in hand-applied gesso layers, finished with water-gilded metal leaf, and fitted with silvered glass plates.

Genuine period examples display natural surface wear or oxidisation, hand-cut joinery on wooden backboards, and clay bole undercoats visible beneath worn areas of gilding.

Mount the mirror above a fireplace mantel, position it resting on a sideboard, or place it in an entryway to reflect natural light and introduce texture alongside clean modern furnishings.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaning solutions that can dissolve historic gesso and strip delicate metallic leaf.