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19th C French Brass Bistro Mirror
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19th C French Brass Bistro Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A good size 19th century French brass bistro mirror with nice original glass plate in simple linear form suiting both traditional & modern interior styles.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

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SA1200433
Description
A good size 19th century French brass bistro mirror with nice original glass plate in simple linear form suiting both traditional & modern interior styles.
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1200433
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A tall rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a brass frame with moulded linear detail and glass plate.
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Archive I A tall rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a brass frame with moulded linear detail and glass plate.

19th C French Brass Bistro Mirror

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Youlls Antiques

Youlls Antiques
Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A tall rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a brass frame with moulded linear detail and glass plate.
19th C French Brass Bistro Mirror
Ref: SA1200433
A tall rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a brass frame with moulded linear detail and glass plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Wood
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsMoulded profile, Rectangular frame, Brass cladding, Timber backing
  • SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This 19th-century French bistro mirror is an example of the French Chateau style, manufactured around 1880. The rectangular wall-hanging piece consists of a brass-clad timber frame finished in a bright brass gold tone, fitted with an original glass plate. Visible details include stepped linear mouldings along the outer and inner borders, corner mitre joints, and gentle tarnishing across the metal surface alongside subtle grey foxing marks on the mirror glass. The unit measures 118 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Today, this mirror provides a practical and decorative addition to various domestic spaces, suiting both traditional and modern interior schemes. It works particularly well mounted above a sideboard in a dining room, placed over a mantelpiece in a living room, or hung in a hallway to reflect light and expand the visual depth of the area.

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Originating in 19th-century France, bistro mirrors were designed for commercial establishments such as cafes and brasseries to reflect ambient light and create an illusion of spaciousness. They typically feature streamlined metal or brass frames built to withstand high-use public environments.

These mirrors feature brass sheet cladding wrapped around a solid timber core frame, paired with silvered glass plates. The metal construction provided resistance against moisture in cafe settings, while hand-assembled wooden backboard panels secured the glass.

Authentic period examples demonstrate visible seam folds where the brass sheet wraps over the underlying wooden frame structure, alongside natural oxidisation and minor foxing to the glass plate. Original iron mounting brackets and hand-cut pine backboards further indicate historical authenticity.

A brass bistro mirror functions effectively mounted above a dining room sideboard, integrated into a gallery wall, or hung in a narrow hallway to maximise light distribution. Its clean profile complements both industrial loft aesthetics and traditional country house schemes.

Clean the glass surface with a lint-free microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water, avoiding contact with the metal perimeter. Dust the brass frame regularly using a dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical abrasives to preserve the existing aged patina.
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