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Early French Brass Bistro Mirror with Original Distressed Plate
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Early French Brass Bistro Mirror with Original Distressed Plate

19th century
Description

Super quality early French brass bistro mirror with original distressed plate. (c.1880).

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this French Brass Bistro Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1068553
Dealers Internal Reference
90834
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Description
Super quality early French brass bistro mirror with original distressed plate. (c.1880).
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this French Brass Bistro Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068553
Dealers Internal Ref
90834
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A tall rectangular French bistro mirror featuring a moulded brass frame and original foxed, distressed reflective glass.
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Archive I A tall rectangular French bistro mirror featuring a moulded brass frame and original foxed, distressed reflective glass.

Early French Brass Bistro Mirror with Original Distressed Plate

Archive II A tall rectangular French bistro mirror featuring a moulded brass frame and original foxed, distressed reflective glass. View II
Archive III A tall rectangular French bistro mirror featuring a moulded brass frame and original foxed, distressed reflective glass. View III
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/davidgriffithantiques
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 178
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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A tall rectangular French bistro mirror featuring a moulded brass frame and original foxed, distressed reflective glass.
Early French Brass Bistro Mirror with Original Distressed Plate
Ref: SA1068553
A tall rectangular French bistro mirror featuring a moulded brass frame and original foxed, distressed reflective glass.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Bistro
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Timber
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsMoulded brass frame, Foxed glass plate, Mitred corners
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 50.8 cm (20 in)

This early French bistro wall mirror dates from the Victorian period around 1880 and brings a distinct French chateau style to interior spaces. The piece comprises a warm brass moulded frame with mitred corners surrounding a timber backing and an original glass plate. Visible details include heavily foxed and distressed reflective glass, warm brass tones on the heavy moulding, and characteristic signs of age across the plate. Measuring 99 cm high by 50.8 cm wide, the mirror offers a substantial vertical presence suited to domestic settings. In a contemporary home, this wall mirror suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living area, reflecting light and adding character to the interior. The combination of the warm brass frame and the foxed glass plate provides an authentic antique appearance that complements both traditional and eclectic room schemes. The mirror hangs securely on a wall to serve as a functional decorative feature while maintaining its historical aesthetic integrity.

FAQs

French bistro mirrors were traditionally produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for use in Parisian cafes, restaurants, and commercial establishments. Characterised by simple brass moulding and clear, rectangular proportions, these mirrors served to amplify light and create an illusion of space within busy commercial interiors.

Traditional brass mirrors feature thin sheets of rolled brass formed over a timber substrate or frame, paired with silvered or mercury glass plates. The reflective backing often oxidises over time, creating distinctive spots, blooming, and foxing across the glass surface.

Authentic antique mirror glass displays irregular foxing, atmospheric deterioration, or dark spots beneath the glass surface caused by the oxidisation of the silvering. Genuine historical plates often feature subtle wave distortions in the glass and hand-joined timber backings behind the metal moulding.

A brass bistro mirror can be positioned above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or in a narrow hallway to introduce warmth and depth. The metallic tone pairs well with natural wood, exposed brickwork, or contemporary dark paint schemes to provide a reflective focal point.

To maintain the mirror, clean the glass with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and avoid spraying liquids directly onto the plate to prevent further silvering degradation. Dust the brass frame gently, avoiding abrasive polishes that could strip historic patina or lacquer finishes.
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