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Most Decorative Empire Mirror Circa 1890
Frank Craig Antiques
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Most Decorative Empire Mirror Circa 1890

19th century
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Most decorative Empire mirror circa 1890. The pediment with fruiting leaf decoration enclosing twin birds over further decoration, flanked by pillars terminating on gilt lions paw feet. This mirror with a very unusual design would enhance the decor and add interest to the finest of homes

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Empire Gilt Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA953746
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1368
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Description
Most decorative Empire mirror circa 1890.
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The pediment with fruiting leaf decoration enclosing twin birds over further decoration, flanked by pillars terminating on gilt lions paw feet.
Frank Craig Antiques

This mirror with a very unusual design would enhance the decor and add interest to the finest of homes

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Empire Gilt Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953746
Dealers Internal Ref
1368
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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Most decorative Empire mirror circa 1890

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A tall French Empire style giltwood and painted red pier mirror featuring classical columns, a carved bird crest, and lion paw feet.
Most decorative Empire mirror circa 1890
Ref: SA953746
A tall French Empire style giltwood and painted red pier mirror featuring classical columns, a carved bird crest, and lion paw feet.
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French Empire style mirrors feature Neoclassical architectural influences, including column supports, pediment crests, and classical motifs such as laurel wreaths, urns, and palmettes. Originating during Napoleons reign in the early nineteenth century and revived later in the Victorian era, they frequently utilise rich gilding combined with dark or painted woods.

These mirrors were typically crafted from softwood frames such as pine or lime, carved with decorative elements, and finished with water gilding using gold leaf over a clay bole base. Accent areas were often painted or veneered, while the reflective glass was backing-silvered using tin-mercury amalgam.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as slight distressing or rubbing to the gilding, revealing the reddish or dark clay bole beneath. The mirror plate may show subtle dark spotting or desilverisation near the edges, and the backboard construction usually displays hand-planed timber.

An ornamental Empire mirror serves as an architectural focal point when positioned on a neutral, painted focal wall or above a simple console table. Combining the ornate gilded framing with understated modern furnishings highlights the detailed craftsmanship through deliberate contrast.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth without liquid cleaning agents, as water can dissolve traditional gesso and gold leaf. Glass cleaner should be applied carefully to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the glass to protect the surrounding frame.
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