Antique French Louis Philippe style silver gilt mirror, circa 1890s. Typical Louis Philippe with water silver leafed wood frame that features a lattice design à la reparure on all four sides. The inner border features les perles (beading that resembles a strand of pearls) next to the mercury mirror glass. Artisans used this beading technique as a decorative element on the grandest pieces, as pearls symbolized power and luxury since only the most wealthy aristocrats could afford them Louis Philippe mirrors are ideal for use in today's interiors and the rectangular shape of this simple, yet elegant mirror permits it to hang vertical or horizontal.

Dimensions:

h - 52.5"

w - 33.5"

d - 2"