Water Gilded Louis Philippe Mirror

Water Gilded Louis Philippe Mirror

• French circa 1830-1840
• Original water gilded finish
• Moulded giltwood frame
• Inner worn gesso beaded decoration
• Incised rectangle block geometric pattern
• Beautifully time worn to reveal red base boule
• Original slightly foxed mercury backed mirror plate
• Original backboards

This is a fine quality smaller French mirror with original water gilded finish; beautifully worn to reveal the red base boule with a moulded giltwood frame with inner worn gesso beaded decoration and incised rectangle block geometric pattern.  Retaining its original slightly foxed mercury backed mirror plate and back boards.