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.
16 comments:
A bargain! And a beautiful one.
Wow, that was a bargain. C'est superbe!
Must now be worth at least €42.
A 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!
Oh you do yourself down. Mirror, twenty quid. Top-knot, twenty quid. Magnon's touch, priceless.
Nice job!
A lovely mirror. I can't help noticing the beautiful rag rug on the floor. Another piece of art.
It'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.
Very Elegant
Wow; lucky you. I dream of such things.
Love old mirrors! And yours is gorgeous.
Thou art too kind sire.
It's slightly more 'old gold' than suggested by the picture.... The flash has added several carats.
My late Swedish mother-in-law used to make them. Not these; hers are all now worn-out.
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