Delightful French Gilt-wood Mirror, Circa 19th Century

19th century

Sold by Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

Description

This delightful French gilt-wood mirror hailing from the 19th century, a period known for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The mirror is well-proportioned, offering a harmonious balance between its various elements.

The mirror’s most striking feature is its attractive floral cresting, a testament to the intricate design sensibilities of the era. This cresting is supported on a serpentine-topped rectangular frame, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the piece.

Adding to the mirror’s charm are the side pillars, which are nicely reeded and ribbon-tied, a design choice that adds a layer of visual interest to the piece.

The mirror plate itself is bevelled and lightly distressed, a detail that enhances its antique charm. The aging process gives the mirror a sense of history and character, making it not just a functional item, but a conversation piece.

In summary, this French gilt-wood mirror is a delightful piece of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining functionality with intricate design details. Its floral cresting, serpentine-topped frame, and ribbon-tied side pillars all contribute to its charm, making it a standout piece for any interior.

Height: 53 inches (135 cm)

Width: 31 1/4 inches (80 cm)

Depth: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

135cm (53.15")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091138

Dealers Internal Reference

SA261

Dealers Notes

Surrey Antiques have been dealing in and restoring fine furniture since 1982. With over 35 years experience dealing in all types of antique furniture from early oak and walnut to Georgian mahogany and the more exotic timbers such as rosewood and satinwood.

Whilst we deal mostly with mahogany furniture of the Georgian period designed by some of the greatest furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Adam we also have a very good in depth knowledge of all the main periods of English furniture design from early oak to Regency and Victorian.

Description

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The mirror’s most striking feature is its attractive floral cresting, a testament to the intricate design sensibilities of the era.

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

This cresting is supported on a serpentine-topped rectangular frame, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to the piece.

fig 1. Delightful French Gilt-wood Mirror, Circa 19th Century

Adding to the mirror’s charm are the side pillars, which are nicely reeded and ribbon-tied, a design choice that adds a layer of visual interest to the piece.

The mirror plate itself is bevelled and lightly distressed, a detail that enhances its antique charm. The aging process gives the mirror a sense of history and character, making it not just a functional item, but a conversation piece.

fig 2. Delightful French Gilt-wood Mirror, Circa 19th Century

In summary, this French gilt-wood mirror is a delightful piece of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining functionality with intricate design details. Its floral cresting, serpentine-topped frame, and ribbon-tied side pillars all contribute to its charm, making it a standout piece for any interior.

Height: 53 inches (135 cm)

Width: 31 1/4 inches (80 cm)

Depth: 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)