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French 19th Century Giltwood Mantle Mirror

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 56-1/4″H x 41-1/2″W x 2-3/4″D

A brilliant 19th century gold gilt mantle mirror, made in France circa 1870. The mirror is large and beautiful. The frame is ornamented with bundles of flowers that can be found in its corners and sides. The gilt finish has experienced some loss due to time and hundreds of feather dustings, exposing some of the red bole substratum. Often referred to as “French Red” this facet of gilt mirrors is sought after. The frame is trimmed in a twisted cording motif. The mirror has its original mercury glass, which has some foxing and sparkles galore. The “diamond dust” has become separated from the backing and fallen into the glass. Gravity has situated much of the sparkles along the mirror’s bottom.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Giltwood.
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	367373

Dimensions

W.	41.5 in;	H.	56.25 in;	D.	2.75 in;
W.	105.41 cm;	H.	142.88 cm;	D.	6.99 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