I don't know if I'm right, but I suspect that French antique collectors are proudest of either their old walnut Armoires, or their large gilded Mirrors, and I tend to covet both myself.
Good quality old Armoires cost a bloody fortune, so, instead, in recent times I've had to satisfy myself with a much more affordable mirror.
In fact I bought the above in two parts; the mirror itself, which was in a bit of a state, then the bronze gilded swag top-knot a few weeks later. With a wet day yesterday, it was time to assemble the two bits.
The mirror itself required quite a bit of work, removing unnecessary bits on each corner, very lightly re-gilding the moulding, and turning the whole thing upside down.
The swag was simply screwed into position.
The original mirror cost €20, exactly the same as the metal swag. Not a bad finished job for just €40.
A bargain! And a beautiful one.
ReplyDeleteWow, that was a bargain. C'est superbe!
ReplyDeleteMust now be worth at least €42.
DeleteA mirror fit for a king - good job Cro
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I'm not sure whether to thank you or not. I don't really want a whole bunch of god botherers out for blood!
DeleteOh you do yourself down. Mirror, twenty quid. Top-knot, twenty quid. Magnon's touch, priceless.
ReplyDeleteThou art too kind sire.
DeleteNice job!
ReplyDeleteA lovely mirror. I can't help noticing the beautiful rag rug on the floor. Another piece of art.
ReplyDeleteMy late Swedish mother-in-law used to make them. Not these; hers are all now worn-out.
DeleteIt's fabulous. I'm partial to gilt mirrors myself. I found one left by the roadside for garbage once. I made the toddler get out of the stroller and walk home so I could the too heavy to carry thing home.
ReplyDeleteWow; lucky you. I dream of such things.
DeleteVery Elegant
ReplyDeleteLove old mirrors! And yours is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt's slightly more 'old gold' than suggested by the picture.... The flash has added several carats.
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