An Extremely Good Quality And Rare Pair Of Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Giltwood And Gesso Pier Mirrors Of Rectangular Form, Having Elegant Verre Églomisé Panels Over Original Bevelled Mirror Plates, Flanked By Half Turned Columns Headed By Elegant, Scrolling, Carved Capitals.

This pair of early 19th century regency pier mirrors are a real treat to see. Rarely found still in their pairs, especially of the kind of scale and proportions which these are they are an item which are not easy to come by.

Further to the fact they are something which is hard to come by they are also incredibly elegant, lovely quality and extremely well executed. They remain in really good condition as well and retain their original bevelled mirror plates which is absolutely lovely to see. The elegance is of course rounded off by the well carved half turned columns.

The term “Pier” mirror is generally used to describe an antique mirror whose proportions are relatively tall and narrow. As the name suggests this is because they were originally made to hang on the brick piers between the windows of a room.

This 19th century gilt mirror has real elegance and is just the right size to have a presence in just about any space it is utilised, without being overpoweringly large and therefore requiring a very specific spot for it to be hung in.

As mentioned, overall they remain in good condition with just the expected old marks, scuffs, scrapes and repairs commensurate with an item of this age. Certainly there is nothing visually distracting, or disturbing in that respect.

Both of the beautiful verre églomisé panels to the top are original and particularly attractive. Verre églomisé is a French term referring to the process of applying both a design and gilding onto the rear face of glass to produce a mirror finish and nearly always adds a real touch of class and sophistication wherever it is used.

As with all items which we offer for sale this antique pair of mirrors have been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained traditional antique furniture restorers to ensure they are ready for immediate placement within their new home.

Circa 1820.

Height 56.75in.
Width 30in.
Depth 4in.