Vintage Gilded Fireplace Mirror From The Louis-philippe Era

This magnificent gilded Louis-Philippe mirror deserves to be displayed in a more intimate and flattering setting, such as a modern or classic “cozy” apartment. This model, perfectly restored in our workshop, features a delicate frieze of flowers and leaves that winds around the mirror, bordered by two square moldings that adjoin a second frieze of ivy or climbing plants—a motif typical of the romantic ornamentation popular during that period.Its antique silver-plated mirror surface, adorned with a few "wear" marks that attest to its age, adds to its charm. With original pine plank flooring on the back, this incredibly elegant mirror has been subtly patinated to restore its original, warm appearance.Placed above a fireplace (as it was originally), on a console table, or atop a sideboard, it will take pride of place with grace and character in the room of your choice. As a reminder of the key points to consider when purchasing a Louis-Philippe mirror:
—the nature and condition of the gilding (whether gold leaf, copper leaf, or coated with a coarse layer of bronzine, which makes a “bronzed” ” mirror—made with bronze powder mixed with varnish—remains an “imitation” worth only what the buyer is willing to pay for it. 
- the mirror’s dimensions, which inevitably affect its price
- and finally, the type of mirror surface: mercury-coated (the most expensive, provided they aren’t too heavily stained with gray), antique silver-coated, and… modern silver-coated.These three criteria will determine its price.
(We deliver ourselves in Paris and the Paris region. Please contact us via WhatsApp before any negotiations so we can meet in person and avoid any fraudulent purchase attempts, as messaging apps are no longer secure.)