Comments on: Rococo Mirror and Window Drapery Cornices By Elijah Galusha

By: woodwright

woodwright — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:20:55 +0000

Monica, There are not many makers of cornices today that I am aware of. One of the few that I am aware of is here: http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ndisplaycoll.asp?c1=Curtain+Rods&book=454 (copy and paste the link to your browser if it is not a live link). They are however very pricey. They may inspire you with a design you like to create your own. I could custom make you anything pictured there or otherwise (i can be contacted through the members tab). A local cabinetmaker to you could also probably make something for you. Ebay is another good choice. Occasionally you will find them there – but again they are generally not cheap. Ebay has a category for “Pediments” here: http://antiques.shop.ebay.com/Pediments-/162936/i.html?_catref=1 You may find something there that might work for you. Or you can save a favorite search for ” window cornice” or whatever you’d like if you don’t find what you’re looking for and they will e-mail you when new listings occur (you have to be a register user for this feature). Good luck. woodwright

By: Monica Onorato

Monica Onorato — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:36:47 +0000

I was looking for mirror cornices for my daughters room, something fancy. Like Victorian Era… Any ideas where to find something like that? Thank you,
Monica

By: woodwright

woodwright — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:47:14 +0000

I am fairly certain that the Rococo wall mirror, cornices and probably the pier mirror too are composition and / or plaster (not carved wood – as evidenced by the age cracks) as most of the gilt items like these of the period are.
Here is a good page of info on composition (aka compo) if you are not familiar with it: http://www.nps.gov/history/HPS/tps/briefs/brief34.htm , here is another replicating a compo frame: http://tinyurl.com/yhbthxh woodwright