Mirror - Metal, Wood

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Constance Rousseau
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Selected by Constance Rousseau

Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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Antique French parclose mirror in Napoleon III style, made of metal with a dark patinated wooden base, external dimensions 52 × 27 × 4 cm, internal 20.5 × 14.7 cm, weight 1319 g, in good condition with minor signs of age and spots.

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Antique French parclose mirror (also known as a cushion mirror or bridal mirror) in the Napoleon III style. These handy mirrors typically date from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1870–1890).
Important features:
Frame & Technique: The mirror is made of chased brass or latten copper (Repoussé) with a dark patinated finish on a wooden base.
Parclose Construction: The central mirror glass is sloped downward, surrounded by four smaller mirror strips along the edges.
Decoration: Equipped with a richly worked crested crown with floral motifs, scrolls (volutes), and distinctive floral ornaments at the four corners.

Antique French parclose mirror (also known as a cushion mirror or bridal mirror) in the Napoleon III style. These handy mirrors typically date from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1870–1890).
Important features:
Frame & Technique: The mirror is made of chased brass or latten copper (Repoussé) with a dark patinated finish on a wooden base.
Parclose Construction: The central mirror glass is sloped downward, surrounded by four smaller mirror strips along the edges.
Decoration: Equipped with a richly worked crested crown with floral motifs, scrolls (volutes), and distinctive floral ornaments at the four corners.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1319 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
52 cm
External width
27 cm
Internal height
20.5 cm
Internal width
14.7 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Sold by
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Objects sold
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