Long before glass mirrors are made of metal like copper, bronze, silver, tin etc. In early 17th- and 18th-century the value of a mirror was the ultimate status symbol and subject of antique mirrors is a huge one. Most antique gilt mirrors will have some restoration work with so many designs, periods, styles and tastes. This antique glass mirror was a mark of refinement, power, wealth and self confidence.

There couldn't have been anything of value in the house without one. These mirrors create the room's focal point, capturing the elegance of times past is a special overtime. These beautiful antique gilt mirrors would enhance any room in your home with what ever style you are looking for.

With wall and other decorative mirrors, gilt frames were in the majority. These gilt frames are fitted together at the joints with gilt molding which were made of wood. The woods used to set in frames were ebony, olive mooed, walnut, pine ,walnut veneered on pine etc?The solid gilt mirrors are available in variety of finishes with the gilt leaf, antique gold or antique silver giving a more of a tone down finish.

Out of all the antique gilt mirrors french antique gilt mirrors are popular. It's quite interesting to know that french antique frames have spent far better condition than any other English counterparts. The mirror frames are mostly put together to form the crest or fronton (pediment); the artisan would then combine the decorating styles and make the mirrors to the required size.

Most mirror frames have a combination of oil gilding and a deeply moulded gilt frame decorated with gilt balls and water gilding on smooth surface are suited. The French antique gilt frames will either have a gold or silver leaf applied to the decoration. The gilder sometimes uses both methods on one frame in order to create contrast for maximum visibility and brilliance of the finished piece.

There are many restored mirrors such as Vintage Dressing Mirror, Mirror with Antique Pine Frame, Antique French Hand Carved Mirror, Reproduction Mirror with Gilded Wood Frame, Antique Mirror in Gilt Frame, Antique carved and gilded oval mirror, Large Antique French hand-carved walnut Henri II style mirror with the original beveled glass, Antique mirror in ornate gilt frame , Antique French mirror with the original beveled glass , Antique faux bois mirror were the wooden frame, which has been covered with gesso to mimic the look of tree branches, is embellished with a carved pediment etc are some of the best collections.

Apart from good antique gilt mirrors there are some repro mirrors on the market that look the same as the original. But when compared with original they were cheaply sold which obviously wont hold much value, so forget it if your looking for an investment.

When buying French antique gilt mirrors, restoration reflects an overwhelming and viable, like everything else in the antique business. There are two things to know before buying: Originality and quality. Buy it from the original makers, who can supply the best quality standing mirrors to you.

oldplank.com is a specialist in top quality original antique mirrors that has been acquiring French antique gilt mirrors. Oldplank offers a huge choice of mirrors, in many sizes and shapes; from gilded to gilt edged, bevelled to decorative fret-work, painted or carved as well as decorative edging and friezes.