Rare Pair of 19th C French Oval Gold Leaf Mirrors
Double Vision: A Rare Pair of Petite French Oval Mirrors, c.1880
Discovering a true pair of antique mirrors is a bit like stumbling upon matching vintage earrings at a Paris flea market: rare, thrilling, and usually accompanied by a small gasp of delight. After all, they had to be crafted as a duo more than a century ago, survive countless moves, redecorations, and the occasional clumsy housekeeper. The fact that these two are still together? A small miracle.
Dating to around 1880, this charming French pair features oval frames in warm, time-softened gold leaf. Each is crowned with an elegant shell and foliate crest — a quiet nod to the Louis XVI style — while delicate beaded inner trim and subtle faux ribbon motifs add just the right amount of ornament.
The condition? Impressively good. Just enough age-appropriate wear to prove their story, but nothing to distract from their beauty. They're ready to grace a powder room, flank a fireplace, or reflect candlelight in the corner of a moody boudoir.
A matched pair like this? Don’t blink — they vanish quickly.
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