Pair of Antique Gilt Oval Mirrors with Silver Verre Eglomise glass plates

A beautiful pair of early 19th century oval gilt mirrors. The water gilding on both frames is worn in places exposing the dark red bole (clay base) beneath the gold. Both frames are in very good condition for the age with a couple of tiny little dinks which don't detract at all from the overall really nice condition. The mirror plates are verre eglomise (reverse glass gilded) with silver leaf.

One plate being done on the original glass which is beautifully wavy and the other has on a newer piece of glass. It is hard to capture on camera but in person you see the squares of the silver leaf where they have been laid on the glass. They have a nice slightly cloudy appearance with some breaks in the leaf where the dark brown backing paint shows through. They are functional as mirrors but maybe not for very fine work!

Any questions don't hesitate to get in touch. Rectangle frames featured surrounding the mirrors in some photos not included. Dimensions: H - 46.6cm. Collection in person or courier only as I think too risky to post. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Mirrors".

The seller is "3617lucille" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

Type: Wall Mirror
Shape: Oval
Surface Shape: Oval
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 46.6cm
Frame Finish: Gilt
Style: Antique
Frame Material: Wood
Item Length: 56.5cm
Item Width: 4cm