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An Empire Period Mahogany and Ormolu Mirror
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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An Empire Period Mahogany and Ormolu Mirror

19th century
Description

An Empire Period Mahogany and ormolu mirror, in well figured mahogany and retaining its original ormolu mounts, mirror plate and back. 1180mm high, 560mm wide and 50mm deep. French. Circa 1810.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Empire Mahogany Ormolu Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA782792
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Description
An Empire Period Mahogany and ormolu mirror, in well figured mahogany and retaining its original ormolu mounts, mirror plate and back. 1180mm high, 560mm wide and 50mm deep. French. Circa 1810.
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Empire Mahogany Ormolu Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA782792
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount.
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Archive I An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount.

An Empire Period Mahogany and ormolu Mirror

Archive II An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount. View II
Archive III An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount. View III
Archive IV An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount. View IV
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Items For Sale 238
Items Sold 1,425
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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Location: Unit 1 , Warren Farm Stables , Sundridge , Nr Sevenoaks , Kent , TN14 6EE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount.
An Empire Period Mahogany and ormolu Mirror
Ref: SA782792
An Empire period mahogany wall mirror featuring a pedimented crest, classical ormolu rosettes, and a central gilded winged lion mount.
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French Empire mirrors developed during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early 19th century. They feature Neoclassical architectural silhouettes, rich timber veneers, and gilded bronze ormolu embellishments inspired by classical Roman, Greek, and Egyptian motifs.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using solid native woods faced with flame mahogany or rosewood veneers. Decorative elements were cast in bronze and fire-gilded to create ormolu, while mirror plates were rendered using silver or mercury glass.

Authentic pieces feature heavy hand-sawn timber backboards, mercury-gilded bronze mounts attached with period-appropriate screws, and subtle silvering loss or grey freckling on the glass. Look for fine chasing work on the bronze mounts and hand-cut dovetails or mortise-and-tenon framing joints.

An Empire mirror works effectively as a focal point positioned above a sleek console table, modern fireplace mantel, or hallway sideboard. The strong architectural lines and warm mahogany hues complement neutral contemporary walls and transitional room layouts.

Dust wood and metal surfaces gently with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical solvents on ormolu mounts, as these can strip the original gilding, and spray glass cleaner onto a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror plate to prevent moisture damage to the backing.
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