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French Bronze Empire Period Adjustable Pedestal Mirror, Circa 1820
Robert Belcher Antiques
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French Bronze Empire Period Adjustable Pedestal Mirror, Circa 1820

19th century
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This fine quality, superbly detailed French bronze empire period adjustable pedestal mirror is intended for use on a dressing table or chest of drawers. It dates to circa 1820 and has a circular adjustable mirror in an ornate bronze frame with a panelled mahogany back. This is supported in the raised arms of an elegant Grecian lady who is wearing a flowing dress. She is standing in bare feet on a raised and domed circular pedestal again with finely detailed boarders . This very attractive and stylish piece has two tone patina in light and dark brown.

French circa 1820

Height 48cm x width 23cm x depth 13cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Empire Bronze Pedestal Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1176662
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Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This fine quality, superbly detailed French bronze empire period adjustable pedestal mirror is intended for use on a dressing table or chest of drawers.
It dates to circa 1820 and has a circular adjustable mirror in an ornate bronze frame with a panelled mahogany back.
Robert Belcher Antiques

This is supported in the raised arms of an elegant Grecian lady who is wearing a flowing dress. She is standing in bare feet on a raised and domed circular pedestal again with finely detailed boarders . This very attractive and stylish piece has two tone patina in light and dark brown.

French circa 1820

Height 48cm x width 23cm x depth 13cm

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Empire Bronze Pedestal Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176662
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Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A French Empire period pedestal mirror featuring a patinated bronze classical female caryatid holding a circular tilting mirror with a gilt bronze bezel and base.

French Bronze Empire Period Adjustable Pedestal Mirror, Circa 1820

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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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A French Empire period pedestal mirror featuring a patinated bronze classical female caryatid holding a circular tilting mirror with a gilt bronze bezel and base.
French bronze Empire period adjustable pedestal mirror, circa 1820
Ref: SA1176662
A French Empire period pedestal mirror featuring a patinated bronze classical female caryatid holding a circular tilting mirror with a gilt bronze bezel and base.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

French Empire style emerged during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing heavy inspiration from ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian decorative arts. Pedestal mirrors of this period often feature classical motifs, symmetrical proportions, and figural supports such as caryatids or classical deities.

Pieces from this era typically feature cast bronze with either dark patination or fire-gilt ormolu finishes. The bases and frames often incorporate engine-turned brass elements, supporting mercury-silvered glass mirror plates mounted on swivel mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chased detail on cast figures, period-correct threadings on adjustment screws, and natural wear or oxidisation to unexposed surfaces. Mercury glass from the early nineteenth century often shows slight sparkle, subtle distortion, or dark desilvered spots around the edges.

Position the mirror on a marble-topped sideboard, console table, or vanity unit to act as a sculpted focal point. Contrast its detailed classical bronze form with clean-lined contemporary furniture or neutral minimalist backdrop settings.

Dust bronze surfaces gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without using chemical cleaners that alter the historical patina. Clean the mirror glass carefully using a damp cloth, ensuring water does not seep behind the bezel or contact the backing layer.
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