A wonderful and unique way to repurpose an architectural element, this zinc dormer has been fitted with antiqued glass, allowing it to function as a monumental mirror. Originally a window surround on the façade of a 19th-century building in northern France, the frame measures 69 inches tall by 84 ¾ inches wide. At the apex of the curved top molding is a female mascaron above a scrolled console with a thick cabochon and foliate detailing. The leaf spreads out in both directions, continuing beyond the large volutes that flank the woman’s face. Behind this elaborate crest are several moldings that culminate in thick, angular barbs that protrude beyond the rest of the frame.
In the center of the frame is a large, curved mirror that has some losses of silver that provide a highly sought after appearance. A well-oxidized lattice of cast iron fronts the mirror, portioning the glass into 10 panes. Our large zinc window dormer mirror...
Category
19th Century French Antique Zinc Mirrors
MaterialsMetal, Iron, Zinc