Hand mirror - .900 silver - Indo-Persian
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A 11 × 9 cm decorative mirror in 900 silver, weighing 166 g, made in Turkey with raised floral work, a suspension chain, and dating to 1850–1900, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.
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Evening Courting/Wedding Mirror in 900 silver – Middle East / India – 20th century
Elegant decorative mirror crafted in 900 silver, featuring a rich, finely worked raised floral decoration.
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 item.
The surface features elaborate hammered floral and vegetal motifs, typical of traditional craftsmanship of the mid-20th century. At the top there is a suspension chain, allowing the item to be displayed on a wall.
In the center is present the punch mark “900”, indicating a 90/1000 silver alloy.
Features:
Material: 900 silver
Weight: 166 g
Dimensions: 11 × 9 cm
Thickness: about 1 cm
Suspension chain
Raised floral decoration
Probable origin: Middle East / India area
Period: mid-20th century
Item in excellent condition and good overall state with some signs of wear as shown in the photos.
Decorative object of great ethnic and collectible charm, in good overall condition with normal patina of age.
Evening Courting/Wedding Mirror in 900 silver – Middle East / India – 20th century
Elegant decorative mirror crafted in 900 silver, featuring a rich, finely worked raised floral decoration.
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 item.
The surface features elaborate hammered floral and vegetal motifs, typical of traditional craftsmanship of the mid-20th century. At the top there is a suspension chain, allowing the item to be displayed on a wall.
In the center is present the punch mark “900”, indicating a 90/1000 silver alloy.
Features:
Material: 900 silver
Weight: 166 g
Dimensions: 11 × 9 cm
Thickness: about 1 cm
Suspension chain
Raised floral decoration
Probable origin: Middle East / India area
Period: mid-20th century
Item in excellent condition and good overall state with some signs of wear as shown in the photos.
Decorative object of great ethnic and collectible charm, in good overall condition with normal patina of age.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
166 g
Silver type
.900 silver
Title additional information
Indo-Persian
Number of objects
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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