Hand mirror- Guilloché enamel - (Birmingham, 1921) - .925 silver

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Hand mirror in English .925 silver from Birmingham (1921) with blue guilloché enamel, dimensions 28 cm long by 14.5 cm wide, internal 13 x 13 cm, weight 260 g, with glass showing some mercury loss at the edges and slight wear on the left; good used condition.

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Hand mirror, of good size, made of English silver .925 (Birmingham, 1921).

The most striking feature is the blue finish. It is guilloché enamel, a very costly and delicate technique. Although it is slightly worn on the left, due to the type of work, it is very likely to belong to a silversmith specialized in luxury grooming items of the period.

The crystal shows some detachment of mercury at the edges (dark spots), which is normal due to its age and gives it an antique character.

Pay special attention to the photographs as they are part of the description.

Dimensions: 28 cm long x 14.5 cm diameter.

Mirror dimensions: 13 cm diameter.

Weight: 260 g.

Hand mirror, of good size, made of English silver .925 (Birmingham, 1921).

The most striking feature is the blue finish. It is guilloché enamel, a very costly and delicate technique. Although it is slightly worn on the left, due to the type of work, it is very likely to belong to a silversmith specialized in luxury grooming items of the period.

The crystal shows some detachment of mercury at the edges (dark spots), which is normal due to its age and gives it an antique character.

Pay special attention to the photographs as they are part of the description.

Dimensions: 28 cm long x 14.5 cm diameter.

Mirror dimensions: 13 cm diameter.

Weight: 260 g.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
260 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Model
Guilloché enamel - (Birmingham, 1921)
Material
Guilloché enamel, Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
28 cm
External width
14.5 cm
Internal height
13 cm
Internal width
13 cm
Estimated Period
1921
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Objects sold
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