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19th Century French Oval Gilt Mirror with Foliate Scrolls
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19th Century French Oval Gilt Mirror with Foliate Scrolls

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mid-19th Century French oval gilded wall mirror., With foliate scrolls and original mirror plate. A few minor bits of damage but nothing that detracts from the piece or that couldn’t be restored if desired

136 cms high

74 cms wide

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Gilt Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1243611
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Mha005/3060/2206
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Mid-19th Century French oval gilded wall mirror., With foliate scrolls and original mirror plate.
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A few minor bits of damage but nothing that detracts from the piece or that couldn’t be restored if desired.
Merchant House Antiques

136 cms high

74 cms wide

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Gilt Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243611
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha005/3060/2206
Merchant House Antiques
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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Archive I A 19th-century French oval wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with detailed foliate scrolls, floral cresting, and a beaded inner border.

19th Century French Oval Gilt Mirror with Foliate Scrolls

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A 19th-century French oval wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with detailed foliate scrolls, floral cresting, and a beaded inner border.
19th Century French Oval Gilt Mirror with Foliate Scrolls
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A 19th-century French oval wall mirror featuring a carved giltwood frame with detailed foliate scrolls, floral cresting, and a beaded inner border.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate scrolls, Floral cresting, Beaded moulding, Acanthus leaves

This mid-19th century French Rococo wall mirror brings traditional elegance to a home interior. The oval piece features a gilded wooden frame decorated with foliate scrolls, acanthus leaves, and a floral cresting at the top, along with a beaded inner moulding around the glass. The original mirror plate shows minor signs of age and small areas of damage, while the finish displays a rich gold colour. Measuring 136 cm high by 74 cm wide, the mirror provides a substantial decorative presence. In a contemporary home, this mirror suits placement above the mantel in a living room, or as a statement piece in a hallway or bedroom. The elaborate carved details and classic French chateau style complement both traditional and eclectic interiors. It hangs securely on a wall to reflect light and create a sense of space in the room, maintaining its antique character through visible wear on the surface and plate.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors often drew inspiration from Louis XV and Louis XVI designs, featuring rococo crestings, foliate scrolls, asymmetrical flourishes, and decorative floral motifs applied to oval or rectangular gilded frames.

These frames were typically constructed from carved softwood or molded gesso over wood, sealed with red bole clay, and layered with thin sheets of gold leaf before receiving glass plates.

Authentic period mirrors generally feature original hand-cut wooden backboards, signs of natural oxidisation or foxing on the glass, and subtle wear to the gold leaf that exposes the underlying reddish bole clay.

An ornate gilt mirror creates architectural contrast when hung above a minimalist fireplace mantel, positioned over a modern sideboard, or paired with clean-lined contemporary furniture.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster, avoiding water and chemical cleaners which can dissolve the water-gilded gesso finish.
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