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Napoleon III Gilded Cushion Framed Wall Mirror
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Napoleon III Gilded Cushion Framed Wall Mirror

19th century
Sold 9 April 2025 · Merchant House Antiques
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Very decorative Napoleon III gilded wall mirror

French circa 1870’s , original mirrors , central one bevelled , few minors chips to the gesso but nothing that detracts from the piece

Height 49.5 inches

Width 32 inches

For a delivery quote please call Christian on 07768 960144

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Gilt Cushion Wall Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1114468
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Mha009/0121/4022
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Description
Very decorative Napoleon III gilded wall mirror
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French circa 1870’s , original mirrors , central one bevelled , few minors chips to the gesso but nothing that detracts from the piece.
Merchant House Antiques

Height 49.5 inches

Width 32 inches

For a delivery quote please call Christian on 07768 960144

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Gilt Cushion Wall Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114468
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha009/0121/4022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Apr 2008
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Items Sold 4,220
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An ornate Napoleon III gilt cushion framed wall mirror with bevelled glass and carved scrollwork details.
Napoleon III gilded cushion framed wall mirror
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An ornate Napoleon III gilt cushion framed wall mirror with bevelled glass and carved scrollwork details.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCushion frame, Bevelled glass, Scroll and shell cresting, Beaded inner border

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The Napoleon III style, popular during the Second French Empire, draws heavily from eclectic historical revivals, particularly Louis XIV, XV, and XVI designs, combined with opulent finishes and elaborate ornamentation.

Traditional construction typically involves a carved softwood or composition frame coated with gesso, followed by water gilding or oil gilding using genuine gold leaf applied over a bole layer.

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-carved details or period composition moulding, aged mercury or early silvered mirror plates with foxing, and old timber backboards secured with hand-cut headless nails or screws.

Placing an ornate metallic mirror in a modern minimalist space creates a striking focal point, reflecting light and adding textural contrast against neutral walls and clean-lined furniture.

Gilded surfaces are exceptionally fragile; dusting should be done gently with a dry, ultra-soft brush, avoiding all water, alcohol, or commercial cleaning solvents that can strip the delicate gold leaf.
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