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French Napoleon III Mirror

19th century
Sold 26 February 2025 · Rue des Fontenelles
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Description

19th century - French Napoleon III - black and gilt mirror with its original glass. The mirror has two bands of gilt and is a simple elegant design. The glass has some marks, which you would expect of a mirror of the age.

Dimensions - 117 x 74 x 5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Napoleon III Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1045662
Description
19th century - French Napoleon III - black and gilt mirror with its original glass. The mirror has two bands of gilt and is a simple elegant design. The glass has some marks, which you would expect of a mirror of the age.

Dimensions - 117 x 74 x 5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Napoleon III Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045662
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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Archive I An antique French Napoleon III mirror featuring an ebonised wooden frame with gilt detailing and aged glass. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Napoleon III Mirror

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Rue des Fontenelles
Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912
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Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2015
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Rue des Fontenelles
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An antique French Napoleon III mirror featuring an ebonised wooden frame with gilt detailing and aged glass.
French Napoleon III Mirror
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An antique French Napoleon III mirror featuring an ebonised wooden frame with gilt detailing and aged glass.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • Material[Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Mercury Glass]
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsRounded corners, Ebonised finish, Gilded slip, Bevelled sight edge
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The Napoleon III style, or Second Empire, emerged in France during the mid-19th century, drawing inspiration from historical aesthetics like Louis XIV, XV, and XVI while incorporating eclectic, ornate detailing and often featuring ebonised finishes paired with gilt highlights.

Authentic period frames are typically constructed from carved wood or gesso over pine, finished with ebonisation and genuine gold leaf or gilt, fitted with original silvered mercury glass panels showing characteristic foxing and oxidisation.

Authentication involves examining the rear construction for hand-cut timber boards, aged fixings, and traditional joinery, alongside inspecting the glass for handmade imperfections, subtle distortions, and natural silver degradation rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing an ornate period mirror with minimalist furniture creates a striking contrast that highlights the craftsmanship, whether hung above a modern fireplace or propped against a neutral wall to reflect natural light.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry brush and clean the mirror glass sparingly with a microfibre cloth and a neutral cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals or moisture contact with the fragile edges and silvered backing.
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