Live 11/10 Antique Neoclassical Cast Bronze Mirror | Rams’ Heads, Classical Medallions & Original Foxed Glass | Circa 1880 Double Marked
Live 11/10 Antique Neoclassical Cast Bronze Mirror | Rams’ Heads, Classical Medallions & Original Foxed Glass | Circa 1880 Double Marked
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There is absolutely nothing ordinary about this remarkable little mirror. A beautifully substantial piece of late Victorian decorative artistry, its elaborate cast-metal frame is a wonderful study in classical ornament. Sculptural rams’ heads, male and female portrait medallions, graceful floral swags, and richly detailed foliate decoration come together in an intricate openwork design. The casting has extraordinary depth and dimension, with every detail contributing to its architectural presence. Its wonderfully aged, deep brown patina only adds to the appeal. At just 15 inches tall, it has all the grandeur of a much larger antique.
And then there’s the glass! The original-style beveled mirror has developed magnificent foxing, with dramatic silvering loss, mottling, and beautifully irregular areas of reflection that simply cannot be replicated convincingly in a modern reproduction. Even the reverse offers a little mystery, with raised lettering cast into the frame and a separate marking appearing to read DD35. Neither marking has yet been conclusively identified, but both are intriguing details worthy of further research. Whether displayed among a collection of antique mirrors, incorporated into a gallery wall, or given its own little moment, this is a wonderfully unusual example of Victorian decorative craftsmanship. I am particularly taken with the combination of its sculptural ornament and gloriously imperfect glass.
Details
· Period: Late 19th century, attributed, circa 1880–1900
· Style: Victorian Neoclassical Revival
· Material: Substantial cast bronze or brass; exact alloy unconfirmed
· Ornament: Sculptural rams’ heads, male and female classical portrait medallions, floral swags, and elaborate foliate openwork
· Mirror: Beveled glass with extensive antique foxing and silvering deterioration
· Finish: Rich, naturally aged brown patina
· Markings: Raised lettering on reverse; additional cast marking appearing to read DD35
· Maker: Unidentified
· Dimensions: 15” H × 8¼” W
· Condition: Original aged detailed branching and fixing of mirror is splendid. Ready to hang. Age related patina. Remarkable piece.
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