A Tale of Two Mirrors

Among the many fetishes that I have, one of them is for mirrors. Love them! I love the way they reflect light and objects in a room. I adore the way they can create a window into another world -- a world reflected by whatever is infront of it. In my opinion, a girl cannot have too many diamonds or too many mirrors. There is nothing more beautiful than a wall full of mirrors of different shapes, styles and sizes. I once saw someone decorate a wall with nothing but hand mirrors. It was absolutely beautiful, not to mention unique.

So it comes as no surprise that mirrors are a large part of my inventory at my store. I adore them! I recently acquired two that are simply stunning and yet so different. Same size and, generally, same shape, although they come from different worlds and each has its own beauty. Today, I took photos of them as they are being loaded onto my 1st dibs storefront and I tell you, I could not decide which one was prettier. So you be the judge!

The first is a French Antique Louis XVI gilded mirror, with its original beveled mirror and mercury gilding (c. 1880s). Absolutely stunning! Look at the crest on this baby! It is slightly larger than 6 ft. tall and it makes quite a statement above a mantle or over a server, commode or console. Personally, I would have it standing up against my bedroom wall where I would use it as a full length mirror.

On the opposite corner and completely different yet absolutely stunning in its own right, is this beautiful Italian painted mirror in the Louis XV style. Look at the hand carvings on this gorgeous piece! Am I saying "gorgeous" a little too often???? On either side of the mirror are double sconces to put candles on so that, back when, you could illuminate your reflection. The sconces are hidden within all the rose carvings. This piece also stands about 6 ft. tall and is one heavy mirror.

Cream with touches of pale blue and gold gilding...

Both of these pieces and more, will soon be unveiled on 1st dibs.