A fabulous 18th century giltwood marriage or bridal mirror from the Louis XVI period. The neoclassical ornamentation includes a basket of flowers with leaf festoons and the original green coloured frame. These marriage mirrors, or miroir de mariage, were traditionally given as prestigious wedding gifts by the groom’s family to the new bride to symbolize a prosperous future and to decorate their new home together. In great condition with original gilded work, mirror and board back. A great interior design piece for any room of the home.
French and dating to c.1780
Please note, this piece is an antique. It will display wear commensurate with age and use. Some marks to the mirror.
Dimensions: 74cm high and 40cm wide
Reference: M3801
A fabulous 18th century giltwood marriage or bridal mirror from the Louis XVI period. The neoclassical ornamentation includes a basket of flowers with leaf festoons and the original green coloured frame. These marriage mirrors, or miroir de mariage, were traditionally given as prestigious wedding gifts by the groom’s family to the new bride to symbolize a prosperous future and to decorate their new home together. In great condition with original gilded work, mirror and board back. A great interior design piece for any room of the home.
French and dating to c.1780
Please note, this piece is an antique. It will display wear commensurate with age and use. Some marks to the mirror.
Dimensions: 74cm high and 40cm wide
Reference: M3801
