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Trumeau Mirror Restoration

This 19th century trumeau mirror had been stored in the client’s barn for several years.

Before giving an estimate, it first had to acclimate to my shop for a few weeks. This allowed the frame to completely dry so I could see what was stable and what was going to need restoration.

Trumeau mirror before restoration

Below, you can see there was a lot of gesso and gilding that was flaking off.

Gesso and gilding flaking off trumeau mirror

I began by removing the glass so it wouldn’t get damaged.

Structural joints to the frame and loose moldings were then glued and clamped tight.

Trumeau mirror frame glued and clamped

Anything that was loose and flaking was removed so new gesso could be applied.

These patches of gesso took several coats before they were built up enough to feather into the existing.

Patches of new gesso on trumeau mirror

Molds of the existing carvings were made to recreate anything that was missing.

Once cast in plaster the new pieces were fitted and gilt to match.

Gilt carvings and molds for trumeau mirror

The patches of gesso were glazed to match, and everything was sealed with a couple coats of shellac.

The glass was re-installed, and high strength frame wire was attached to the back so the mirror could be hung.

Trumeau mirror after restoration

This mirror was restored for a Millerton NY client.

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