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French Antique Gilt Mirror - Foxed / Distressed Mercury Glass
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French Antique Company

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French Antique Gilt Mirror - Foxed / Distressed Mercury Glass

19th century
Sold 17 April 2020 · French Antique Company
This “French Antique Gilt Mirror - Foxed / Distressed Mercury Glass” found a buyer.

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Description

Dimensions:W: 120cm (47.2")H: 152cm (59.8")D: 6cm (2.4")

Very large 19th century French gilt overmantel / leaner mirror.

It dates from around 1860.

It has it beautiful gilt on gesso frame with ornate detail with no chips to the gesso.

It has its incredibly heavy original mercury glass plate covered in masses of foxing /spots gained through years of ageing. Mercury glass is increasingly hard to find these days.

It has its original pine backboards.

It would look fantastic used as a freestanding leaner mirror in a bedroom or lounge or as an overmantel above a fireplace.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA679032
Dealers Internal Reference
10237
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Dimensions:W: 120cm (47.2")H: 152cm (59.8")D: 6cm (2.4")

Very large 19th century French gilt overmantel / leaner mirror.

It dates from around 1860.

It has it beautiful gilt on gesso frame with ornate detail with no chips to the gesso.

“
It has its incredibly heavy original mercury glass plate covered in masses of foxing /spots gained through years of ageing.
French Antique Company

Mercury glass is increasingly hard to find these days.

It has its original pine backboards.

It would look fantastic used as a freestanding leaner mirror in a bedroom or lounge or as an overmantel above a fireplace.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA679032
Dealers Internal Ref
10237
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Verified Since Oct 2019
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Location: Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Verified
Oct 2019
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French antique gilt mirror - foxed / distressed mercury glass
French antique gilt mirror - foxed / distressed mercury glass
Ref: SA679032
French antique gilt mirror - foxed / distressed mercury glass
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)
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