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French 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Empire Mirror

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A fabulous rectilinear antique mirror, made in France circa 1840, in the Empire style. The mirror features a relatively unassuming moulded frame. What makes the frame, and therefore the mirror, so special is the wonderful blue paint and gold gilt harlequin and beaded motif that embellishes the frame’s perimeter. The glass is original to the mirror and in wonderful antique condition. Foxing can be found where the mercury backing has become separated from the glass, leaving a non-reflective portion. This phenomenon is celebrated by antique collectors and replicated by makers in their newly-produced, antique-styled reproductions. It is an indicator of the mirror’s age and imparts an individuality that makes it one of a kind. Trimming the glass is a very tightly done border in a lamb’s tongue motif. Hung vertically or horizontally, this antique mirror is wonderfully sized to be used in a multitude of applications.

Dimensions: 60 3/8? H x 38 3/4? W x 2 1/8? D

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Incollect Reference #:	397464

Dimensions

W.	38.75 in;	H.	60.37 in;	D.	2.12 in;
W.	98.43 cm;	H.	153.34 cm;	D.	5.38 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982

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