Small 19th Century Louis XVI Marriage Mirror with Flower Crest

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Petite & poetic — small antique french louis xvi giltwood trumeau mirror.

once upon a très chic time, this little … Read more Petite & poetic — small antique french louis xvi giltwood trumeau mirror.

once upon a très chic time, this little beauty might have hung above a young couple’s mantel — a so-called marriage mirror, small in stature but big on sentiment. This one, though, is even daintier than most, a true "bijou xs-version." the perfect flirt for a hallway, powder room, or any neglected nook in need of a dash of light and a whisper of old-world glamour. Its crest is the shape of a flower with small blossoms within — romantic, symbolic, unapologetically french.

laurel garlands evoke the classical ideals of long life and victory.

the mirror still holds its original antique glass — the kind that adds mystery to everyone. Some foxing at the edges of the glass, a whisper of imperfection on the frame — all exactly as it should be.

a small but mighty piece — poetic, timeless, and perfectly capable of stealing the show.

dimensions: h 68 cm x w 36 cm x d 3 cm
materials & techniques: glass, gilt & wood
provenance: france
period: 19th century
style: louis xvi
condition: wear is consistent with age and use.

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