Louis XVI Giltwood Marriage Mirror erco with the natural attrition of

with the natural attrition of age lending a pleasing variation of surface — areas of gilding gently worn to reveal the underlying gesso and bole

Pair of Antique Italian Giltwood Genovese Chandeliers

A Vintage Brass Corinthian Table Lamp

gouache on paper

Height: 172cm Width: 42cm (excluding Shade for both)

Louis XVI Giltwood Marriage Mirror erco with the natural attrition ofLouis XVI Giltwood Marriage Mirror original mercury mirror plate with some foxing, the gilding probably refreshed French, circa 1800 "Marriage mirrors," or "marriage looking glasses," are so called because of their frequent use in French interiors during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in the style associated with Louis XVI. These mirrors often featured motifs like doves or entwined hearts, symbolizing love and marriage, making them popular