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Large French Bistro Mirror
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Large French Bistro Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

Large 19th century French Bistro Mirror. The gently stepped and reeded surround has an understated architectural quality, while the warm, naturally aged brass surface retains attractive variations in colour, minor dents and wear acquired over time. The large mirror plate displays pronounced foxing and deterioration to the silvering, particularly around the upper and lower edges. This gives the piece considerable decorative character while leaving the central area largely practical for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Large French Bistro Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1235820
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AA325
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Large 19th century French Bistro Mirror. The gently stepped and reeded surround has an understated architectural quality, while the warm, naturally aged brass surface retains attractive variations in colour, minor dents and wear acquired over time.
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The large mirror plate displays pronounced foxing and deterioration to the silvering, particularly around the upper and lower edges.
Beau Nash Bath

This gives the piece considerable decorative character while leaving the central area largely practical for everyday use.

Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Large French Bistro Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235820
Dealers Internal Ref
AA325
Beau Nash Bath
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A large rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilded moulded frame with visible foxing to the silvered glass plate.
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Archive I A large rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilded moulded frame with visible foxing to the silvered glass plate.

Large French Bistro Mirror

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Somerset
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United kingdom
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A large rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilded moulded frame with visible foxing to the silvered glass plate.
Large French Bistro Mirror
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A large rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilded moulded frame with visible foxing to the silvered glass plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilded finish, Linear moulding, Foxed mirror plate, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 141 cm (56 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

French bistro mirrors were installed in 19th-century cafes and dining establishments across France to maximise natural light and create an illusion of space. They are characterised by large rectangular dimensions and simple, durable gilded or dark wood moulding.

These mirrors generally feature carved pine or lime wood frames covered in gesso and finished with gold leaf or gilding composition. The reflective plates were originally produced using mercury silvering or early silver-nitrate techniques backed by solid timber boards.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved wood joinery on the reverse, original timber backboards, and natural oxidisation or foxing within the glass plate. The gilding typically shows age-related wear where the underlying clay bole layer becomes visible.

A large bistro mirror can be mounted above a hallway console table or fireplace mantelpiece to serve as a central focal point. It can also be positioned opposite windows to reflect light across living or dining spaces.

Clean the glass plate using a dry or slightly dampened microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals that could seep behind the frame and erode the silvering. The gilded frame should be dusted exclusively with a soft, dry feather brush to protect the gold leaf.
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