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19th C. French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Picture Frame and Hand Mirror
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19th C. French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Picture Frame and Hand Mirror

19th century
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This lovely set of a 19th C. French Gilt Bronze and Champleve picture frame and hand mirror are both of excellent quality and finely detailed. The ornate champleve design is decorated in a duck egg blue and creme colour wave. The frame is dated 26th of July, 1896, most probably given as a gift. This set would enhance any dressing table or chest of drawers, in a wide range of settings.

Frame 18 cms Wide, 11 cms Deep and 15 cms in Height

Mirror – 17.5 cms Wide X 31 cms in Height

Declaration

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Champleve Enamel Picture Frame to the 1890s.

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SA1208409
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JF466
Dealers Notes

Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

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This lovely set of a 19th C.
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French Gilt Bronze and Champleve picture frame and hand mirror are both of excellent quality and finely detailed.
Judy Fox Antiques

The ornate champleve design is decorated in a duck egg blue and creme colour wave. The frame is dated 26th of July, 1896, most probably given as a gift. This set would enhance any dressing table or chest of drawers, in a wide range of settings.

Frame 18 cms Wide, 11 cms Deep and 15 cms in Height

Mirror – 17.5 cms Wide X 31 cms in Height

Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Champleve Enamel Picture Frame to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208409
Dealers Internal Ref
JF466
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Judy Fox Antiques Profile Page

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Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century French gilt bronze and champleve enamel picture frame resting alongside a matching hand mirror with colourful floral motifs.
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Archive I A 19th-century French gilt bronze and champleve enamel picture frame resting alongside a matching hand mirror with colourful floral motifs.

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Judy Fox Antiques

Judy Fox Antiques
Telephone 020 7229 8130
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81 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/judyfox
Verified Since Jun 2018
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze and champleve enamel picture frame resting alongside a matching hand mirror with colourful floral motifs.
19th C. French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Picture Frame and Hand Mirror
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A 19th-century French gilt bronze and champleve enamel picture frame resting alongside a matching hand mirror with colourful floral motifs.
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  • ObjectVanity Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold, Blue
  • MotifsChampleve enamel, floral scrollwork, architectural cresting

This nineteenth-century French vanity set comprises a gilt bronze and champleve enamel picture frame and a matching hand mirror. The set is decorated with an ornate champleve design in duck egg blue and cream colourways, accented by architectural cresting, colourful floral scrollwork, and a dated inscription reading the 26th of July, 1896 on the frame. The materials include gilt bronze, glass, and enamel, combining gold tones with soft blue and creme hues. The frame measures 18 cm wide by 11 cm deep and 15 cm high, while the mirror measures 17.5 cm wide by 31 cm high. Positioned on a dressing table or chest of drawers, this decorative set suits a mantelpiece or a classic interior setting. The matching pieces provide a coordinated look for display or daily use, bringing period character to a bedroom or living space. The detailed metalwork and enamel decoration offer a refined accent for traditional home displays.

FAQs

Champleve is a traditional enamelling technique where carved or cast troughs in metal are filled with vitreous enamel paste and fired until fused. Popularised in 19th-century France, this method produced intricate colourful patterns often combined with gilded bronze mountings.

These decorative objects are crafted primarily from cast bronze or brass, which is gilded, and decorated with opaque or translucent glass enamel in vibrant shades such as turquoise, dark blue, and red.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished metalwork, heavy gilding, and fine cell boundaries holding the enamel. Look for signs of precise casting alongside natural patination on ungilded areas and minor irregular glass bubbles within the enamelled surfaces.

Place these pieces on a bedroom dressing table, marble fireplace mantelpiece, or styled vanity tray to add rich historical texture. They function well alongside contemporary glass, polished stone, or unlacquered brass decor.

Dust gently with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush to remove accumulation in the relief details. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, metal polish, or water submersion, as these can erode the gilt layer and compromise the enamel.
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