Louis XVI Marriage Mirror with Harp Crest

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Meet this utterly charming louis xvi-style trumeau mirror — once created to celebrate a marriage, and still radiating that “just … Read more Meet this utterly charming louis xvi-style trumeau mirror — once created to celebrate a marriage, and still radiating that “just married” glow (minus the chaos of in-laws and cake tiers).

hand-carved in giltwood with a delicate crest of leaves and a harp, it’s the kind of romantic flourish that would make even cupid swoon. Look closely and you’ll find laurel leaves (victory and eternity), pearl beading (purity and perfection) — a neoclassical love story written in gold leaf. The frame has aged like fine champagne: gracefully, with a few bubbles of character. Those light imperfections? pure charm.

the mirror plate itself is crisp and clear, with just a hint of foxing on one side — think beauty mark, not blemish. Whether you place it in a powder room, salon, or secret corner for last-minute outfit checks, this mirror doesn’t just reflect — it flatters.

ps: that faint stripe you see in the photo? merely the reflection of our photography board, not a ghost of mirrors past.

dimensions: h 81cm x w 43 cm x d 4 cm
materials & techniques: glass & wood
provenance: france
period: early 19th century
style: louis xvi this piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less