Antique 19thC French Renaissance Revival Lg Carved Mirror -Beveled Glass 40”x29”

Description

View Antique 19thC French Renaissance Revival Lg Carved Mirror -Beveled Glass 40”x29” with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Style: Renaissance Revival / Black Forest / French Provincial. Premium Beveled Plate Glass: Fitted with heavy, antique thick plate glass boasting a wide, steeply sloped hand-ground bevel. The silvering remains incredibly clear and vibrant with almost no desilvering. An exceptional late 19th-century European (French Provincial / Black Forest style) heavily carved solid oak wall mirror. This authentic heirloom features elaborate pierced fretwork, continuous openwork detailing, and traditional mortise-and-tenon peg joinery. Beautifully preserved with thick, wide-beveled hand-ground plate glass and a naturally oxidized rich chocolate patina. Key Features & Construction Details Authentic Period Joinery: Built using traditional mitered corners secured with exposed, hand-fitted wooden dowel through-pegs—a hallmark of late 1800s master craftsmanship before mass metal fasteners. Hand-Cut Pierced Openwork: Features continuous, deep-relief acanthus foliate and scroll fretwork framing the perimeter. Internal cuts show the distinct manual irregularities and textures left by historical coping saws. Premium Beveled Plate Glass: Fitted with heavy, antique thick plate glass boasting a wide, steeply sloped hand-ground bevel. The silvering remains incredibly clear and vibrant with almost no desilvering. Original Antique Hardware: Preserved with its original hand-slotted iron strap hangers and period-correct oxidized screws, confirming late 19th-century provenance. Quarter-Sawn Grain & Rich Patina: Constructed from dense quarter-sawn European hardwood showcasing an organic, beautifully aged multi-toned finish with deeper oxidation in the carvings. Specifications Era: Late 19th Century (Circa 1880–1900) Style: Renaissance Revival / Black Forest / French Provincial Material: Solid Oak / Walnut Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal Rectangular Wall Mirror Dimensions: 40” Height x 29” Width x 1.75” Depth [1]Weight: 23 lbs (Substantial, heavy-duty solid wood and thick plate glass construction) Condition Report Excellent Antique Condition. Frame structure is completely solid, stable, and ready to hang. Features one tightly fitted, well-preserved historic repair on the left decorative border (a clean hairline split that has been professionally stabilized over the years; it is flush with the carving and barely noticeable when hung). Glass is remarkably clean, crisp, and reflective with rich, hand-ground beveling and only minimal historic age spots near the edges. Dust cover paper and hanging wire are modern conservation replacements. Please see all detailed macro photos. Shipping & Handling For Online Buyers: Due to the 23 lb weight and fragile nature of the thick antique glass, this item will be box-in-a-box packaged, heavily padded with rigid foam. It is highly recommended to purchase full insurance. Seller will not be responsible for shipping damage. Shipping via specialized heavy-duty carrier or local pickup optional. For Local Buyers: Available for secure local pickup. Please bring blankets and a vehicle large enough for safe flat transport. Condition: Used. Category: Antiques › Furniture › Mirrors. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

Yes

Shape

Rectangle

Color

Brown

Frame Finish

Sawn & Varnished

Item Length (Interior)

23.5”

Item Length

29”

Orientation

Vertical & Horizontal

Item Height (Interior)

36”

Brand

Unbranded

Mounting

Wall Mounted

Type

Wall Mirror

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Era

Late Victorian / Belle Époque

Item Height

40”

Frame Material

Oak

Style

French Renaissance Revival

Theme

Periods & Styles

Features

Authentic Period Joinery, Hand-Cut Pierced Openwork:, Acanthus Foliate and Scroll Fretwork, Premium Beveled Plate Glass, Original Antique Hardware, Quarter-Sawn Grain, Rich Patina

Glass Type

Premium Beveled

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Room

Entryway, Foyer, Living Room, Mantle

Item Width

1-1/2”

Country of Origin

France

Item Weight

23lbs