Hand mirror - .900 silver - Indo-Persian
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Antique mirror in 900 sterling silver from Turkey, dated 1850–1900, measuring 11 × 9 cm with a thickness of about 1 cm and weighing 66 g, featuring a raised floral decoration and a suspension chain.
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Courting/marriage mirror in 900 silver – Middle East / India – 20th century
Elegant decorative mirror made of 900 silver, featuring a rich floral relief decoration finely crafted.
Objects of this type were traditionally used in various cultures of the Middle East and South Asia, particularly in Persian, Indian, and Turkish areas, as a symbolic gift during wedding ceremonies or as an ornamental object.
The surface presents elaborate floral and vegetal motifs chased, typical of traditional craftsmanship of the mid-20th century. At the top there is a suspension chain, which allows the object to be displayed on a wall.
In the center there is the "900" punch mark, indicating an alloy of 900/1000 silver.
Features:
Material: 900 silver
Weight: 166 g
Dimensions: 11 × 9 cm
Thickness: about 1 cm
Suspension chain
Relief floral decoration
Probable origin: Middle East / India
Period: mid-20th century
Object in excellent condition and good overall state with some signs of wear as shown in the photo.
Decorative object of great ethnic and collectible charm, in good overall condition with normal patina of time.
Courting/marriage mirror in 900 silver – Middle East / India – 20th century
Elegant decorative mirror made of 900 silver, featuring a rich floral relief decoration finely crafted.
Objects of this type were traditionally used in various cultures of the Middle East and South Asia, particularly in Persian, Indian, and Turkish areas, as a symbolic gift during wedding ceremonies or as an ornamental object.
The surface presents elaborate floral and vegetal motifs chased, typical of traditional craftsmanship of the mid-20th century. At the top there is a suspension chain, which allows the object to be displayed on a wall.
In the center there is the "900" punch mark, indicating an alloy of 900/1000 silver.
Features:
Material: 900 silver
Weight: 166 g
Dimensions: 11 × 9 cm
Thickness: about 1 cm
Suspension chain
Relief floral decoration
Probable origin: Middle East / India
Period: mid-20th century
Object in excellent condition and good overall state with some signs of wear as shown in the photo.
Decorative object of great ethnic and collectible charm, in good overall condition with normal patina of time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
66 g
Silver type
.900 silver
Title additional information
Indo-Persian
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Türkiye
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
9 cm
External width
11 cm
Internal height
9 cm
Internal width
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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