French Louis XV Trumeau Mirror - 184x124cm
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- Trumeau - A trumeau mirror is usually rectangular in shape, with a decorative painted panel above the mirror. Most antique trumeau mirrors are highly ornate and often gilded.
They were originally manufactured in France in the 18th century, but became popular agina in the Regency period and in the 1950's.
Trumeau mirrors were originally intended to hang on a wall between windows, providing a decorative element and bringing more light to the room.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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mirrors, wall, period, age or style
- French 648
- Louis style 364
- trumeau (wall mirrors) 54
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