Antique Carved French Mirror 18th Century

Name: Antique Carved French Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244846
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialOak, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCherub crest, Crown motif, Acanthus scrollwork, Floral carved corners
SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Georgian wall mirror follows a French Country style, rendered in solid oak with a dark brown waxed finish and an original heavy plate glass insert. The rectangular frame displays an intricate hand-carved design incorporating a central crown motif flanked by cherubs, alongside dense acanthus scrollwork and floral carved corners. The timber exhibits a rich dark brown grain with subtle natural tonal variations across the heavily moulded border, and the carved relief work shows authentic softened edges from age. The overall piece measures 65 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this mirror suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, or mounted on an entryway wall to reflect light into the space. The French Chateau design aesthetic works well within traditional period settings as well as modern neutral interiors.

FAQs

French carved mirrors from this period typically feature detailed relief carving in dense hardwoods like oak or walnut, often incorporating heraldic crowns, cherubs, acanthus leaves, and floral scrolls.

Craftsmen utilised solid timber planks, carving intricate pierced designs by hand before finishing the wood with wax or lacquer, while fitting mirror glass secured with solid backing boards.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved tool marks within deep recesses, natural oxidisation on the timber, traditional joinery, and original wooden back panels rather than modern synthetic materials.

Positioning an ornate wooden mirror above a contemporary console table or fireplace mantel creates a focal point that contrasts detailed historical craftsmanship with clean modern interior lines.

Dust the deep carvings regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood while preventing wax build-up in detailed areas.

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