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Pair of Empire Style Mirrors
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Pair of Empire Style Mirrors

19th century
Description

A very stylish pair of Empire style mirrors painted and with gilt decoration.

With wonderful original mirror plates.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Treasury Antiques has dated these Empire Style Pier Mirrors to the 19th Century.

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SA1209392
Dealers Internal Reference
707
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07969635908 or 07910111592. You will also find us on Instagram at treasuryantiques.We are open by appointment at our workshop in Wiltshire so do please call if you’d like to come and see our stock. Based near Bath, Owen and Lucia have a wide range of decorative antiques and furniture and are passionate about sourcing beautiful and interesting pieces for your home.

With many years of experience in interior decorating and in the antiques trade between them. Owen as both a dealer and conservator is a graduate of the prestigious West Dean College, and as a result Treasury Antiques takes a light approach to conservation and restores pieces only where necessary. Lucia, with many years of experience in the decorative interiors world is constantly looking for beautiful, quirky and individual pieces to add character to any home.

do please contact us with any queries you may have.

Description
A very stylish pair of Empire style mirrors painted and with gilt decoration.

With wonderful original mirror plates.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Treasury Antiques has dated these Empire Style Pier Mirrors to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209392
Dealers Internal Ref
707
Treasury Antiques
Treasury Antiques
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Sourcing beautiful antique furniture and decorative pieces for your home

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A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques.
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Archive I A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques.

Pair of Empire Style Mirrors

Archive II A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques. View II
Archive III A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques. View III
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Archive VI A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques. View VI
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Treasury Antiques

Treasury Antiques
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Wiltshire
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A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques.
Pair of Empire style mirrors
Ref: SA1209392
A pair of tall Empire style ebonised pier mirrors featuring gilt column capitals, architectural tops, and classical metal appliques.
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  • ObjectPier Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEmpire
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Gilt Metal, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsFlanking columns, Gilt capitals, Pediment top, Central rosette applique
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 59 cm (23 in)

This pair of 19th-century pier mirrors follows the classical Empire style, rendered in black painted wood with contrasting gilt metal decoration. Each tall architectural piece incorporates flanking columns with carved gilt capitals, a pediment top, and a central rosette applique positioned above the original mirror plate. The ebonised finish shows visible ageing on the antique glass, complemented by three small round decorative mounts placed along the lower plinth. Standing 120 cm high and 59 cm wide, the mirrors present a narrow profile suited for placement on a restricted wall space in a hallway, drawing room, or formal dining area. They bring symmetrical classical design and period presence to a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

FAQs

Empire style emerged in early nineteenth-century France, drawing heavy inspiration from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian classical architecture. Mirrors of this era typically feature symmetrical forms, fluted or plain columns, pediment tops, and ebonised or mahogany timber highlighted with gilt ornament.

Traditional construction paired dark or ebonised hardwoods with gilded pine, lime, or bronze accents. Mirror plates from the early nineteenth century were made using silver or mercury backing onto hand-blown glass, often set within architectural columned frames.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery, square-headed nails or wooden pegs on the back, and original mercury glass exhibiting natural oxidisation or dark spots. Look for heavy solid timber backings and cast bronze or finely carved gilded details rather than lightweight plaster composite.

Position them symmetrically on either side of a large window, doorway, or fireplace to enhance natural light and architectural balance. They also function effectively in entryways or mounted above matching console tables in a hallway.

Dust gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to prevent lifting leaf finish. Never apply liquid cleaners or water directly to gilding; clean glass plates carefully with a soft cloth dampened with dilute water, avoiding moisture contact with the frame.
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