Where should I hang a trumeau mirror?

These mirrors suit principal reception rooms, hallways or above drawing room mantelpieces where their height and integrated artwork can be fully appreciated. Their vertical proportions make them effective for drawing the eye upward in rooms with high ceilings. Ensure the wall anchors are rated for the combined weight of the timber frame, glass and painted panel, as these pieces can be exceptionally heavy.

How do I clean the painted panel?

Dust the painted surface gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical cleaning solutions or excessive moisture. The oils and pigments on antique canvas or wood panels are sensitive to modern detergents. Keep the mirror glass clean using a mild glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the glass, preventing liquid from seeping into the surrounding painted frame.

Are these mirrors original or later reproductions?

The listings on this page encompass authentic period pieces from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, showing appropriate signs of age in the wood, paint and mirror plates. Examining the construction of the backboards and the patina of the gilt helps confirm period manufacture. Styles such as Louis XVI style or Georgian style indicate the aesthetic tradition a Victorian or later piece draws upon, rather than its exact date of construction.

What is an eglomisé panel?

An eglomisé panel is created by applying gold or silver leaf and paint to the reverse side of glass, producing a gleaming, metallic finish with distinct visual depth. This technique was frequently utilised for decorative panels within Regency and Victorian mirrors. Care should be taken around the edges of these panels to protect the delicate reverse-painted layer from moisture and handling.