{"product_id":"antique-french-gilt-rococo-wall-mirror-with-twin-candle-sconces-c-1900","title":"Antique French Gilt Rococo Wall Mirror with Twin Candle Sconces c.1900","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly decorative \u003cstrong\u003eantique French gilt Rococo Revival wall mirror with twin candle sconces, dating from circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e, richly modelled in the Louis XV taste with scrolling acanthus foliage, floral ornament and an elaborate ribbon-and-bow crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaped mirror plate is enclosed within an exuberant gilt-metal frame, its flowing asymmetrical curves and deeply modelled decoration creating the theatrical elegance associated with late nineteenth-century French decorative interiors. A prominent tied ribbon crowns the mirror, while baskets of flowers, scrolling foliage and rocaille-inspired ornament continue around the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique French wall mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis XV \/ Rococo Revival design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly modelled gilt-metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative ribbon-and-bow crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral baskets and scrolling acanthus ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped mirror plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin integrated candle sconces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal aged decorative character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional statement piece for an entrance hall, drawing room or bedroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section extends into a pair of graceful scrolling candle arms, each terminating in a foliate drip pan and decorative candle cup. These architectural additions give the mirror considerably more presence than a conventional wall mirror and would originally have allowed candlelight to reflect across the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilt surface has developed an attractive aged tone, with subtle variation and wear that enhances rather than diminishes its antique character. The mirror plate displays the atmospheric appearance expected of an antique example; \u003cstrong\u003esurface dust visible in the photographs was present at the time of photography\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative French mirrors of this quality remain increasingly desirable because they combine sculpture, lighting history and practical interior use within a single object. Its comparatively compact proportions make this example particularly versatile while retaining the richness associated with larger salon pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64238423933305,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7766.jpg?v=1786634129","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-gilt-rococo-wall-mirror-with-twin-candle-sconces-c-1900","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}