Antique French gilded mirror 33" x 20¾"

A lovely eighteenth-century gilded mirror with pretty lamb's tongue details ensconcing the outer frame. The inner frame shows a lovely example of hand-notched beaded details - a technique highly practiced by apprentices in the 1700s to hone their pearl beading craft. This mirror will complement both modern and classic interiors and can be hung both vertically and horizontally.

Note: This mirror contains its original mercury glass which sparkles beautifully in the light. The technique of making mercury glass mirrors was retired in the early 1900s. The mercury is fixed behind the glass in a solidified, non-harmful state.