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Georgian Framed Mirror       AM1

The ‘Georgian’ period of architecture, usually said to be, between 1714 - 1830,emerged as a reaction to the grandiose excesses of the baroque movement. Based on the classical architecture and ideals of Italian architect Andrea Palladio, the style was essentially Roman, rather than Greek but combined various elements of the two classical orders, such as columns raised on a podium, temple-front porticoes and arch-topped Venetian windows. The style progressively became the norm of British architecture, being used to construct private homes as well as great public buildings. This mirror is an archetypal example of the style of decoration used on many buildings through out the period.

Length 385 mm - Width 260 mm - Depth 55 mm
Weight 1.8Kg

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Gothic Framed Mirror      AM2

The gothic window mirror is inspired from the Victorian Gothic revival, a style that was at it’s height around the 1850’s, It was lead by such influential names as A.W.N. Pugin William Burges and John Ruskin who would extol the high religious and moral virtues of the movement. calling for architects and designers to reject the ’pagan’ classical forms of architecture and find inspiration in the true ancient forms of England, the many surviving medieval ecclesiastical buildings. With it’s classic Gothic arch and gargoyles this mirror is a fine example of an archetectural style that left it’s mark on many buildings including civic, ecclesiastical, colleges and even whole suburbs.

Length 440 mm - Width 170 mm - Depth 50 mm
Weight 1.5 Kg

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Art Nouveau Framed Mirror     AM3

Growing out of the Arts and Craft movement Art Nouveau found it’s zenith in the 1910’s, taking inspiration from the organic patterns found in nature, the style is typified by the curvaceous lines used. The Art nouveau style took most strongly in mainland Europe, where architect such as Antoni Gaudi were building the wonderfully exotic Casa Mila in Barcelona. England's most famous exponent of the movement was Liberty’s in London whose policy of commissioning leading artist's to create new patterns that encapsulated the new burgeoning style enabled greater accesses for the increasing middle classes. This mirror is inspired by several elements found among real examples of Art Nouveau buildings.

Length 355 mm - Width 230 mm - Depth 40 mm
Weight 1.8 Kg

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The pictures on the left illustrate the side and back of the mirrors, and how the mirror is gift packed.

Crystacal R plaster is hand cast to produce the “frame”, the glass is secured with a hardboard backing and a strong D ring is provided for hanging. This mirror is dispatched boxed, in it’s own fitted protective packaging, thus ensuring that it arrives with you in perfect condition