Wall mirror - Brass, Wood, Glass

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Annick van Itallie
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Antique Dutch kussenspiegel (pillow mirror) in Baroque style, brass mounted on wood with a central faceted mirror and smaller panels, external dimensions 62 × 35 cm, internal 30 × 18 cm, weight 7 kg, gold colour, dating to 1900–1910, in excellent condition.

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Antique Dutch kussenspiegel (pillow mirror), often used as a shaving or brush cabinet in anterooms. The piece dates from the late 19th century or the first half of the 20th century and has characteristic Baroque or Neo-Baroque style features.
Key features
Material: Richly decorated, embossed brass or copper (so-called latoen koper) mounted on wood.
Design: In addition to the central faceted mirror, smaller mirror panels decorate the frame. The name "pillow mirror" refers to the convex, pillow-like shape of the frame.
Function: In fact, a small wall cabinet with the mirror itself as the door. Inside, there are hooks or shelves for keys, brushes or toiletries.
Decoration: An ornate "crown" (kuif) on top, depicting acanthus leaves and floral motifs.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Antique Dutch kussenspiegel (pillow mirror), often used as a shaving or brush cabinet in anterooms. The piece dates from the late 19th century or the first half of the 20th century and has characteristic Baroque or Neo-Baroque style features.
Key features
Material: Richly decorated, embossed brass or copper (so-called latoen koper) mounted on wood.
Design: In addition to the central faceted mirror, smaller mirror panels decorate the frame. The name "pillow mirror" refers to the convex, pillow-like shape of the frame.
Function: In fact, a small wall cabinet with the mirror itself as the door. Inside, there are hooks or shelves for keys, brushes or toiletries.
Decoration: An ornate "crown" (kuif) on top, depicting acanthus leaves and floral motifs.

We can post it carefully packaged, in an insured, registered package.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
7 kg
Style subtype
Baroque style
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
62 cm
External width
35 cm
Internal height
30 cm
Internal width
18 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
The NetherlandsVerified
2893
Objects sold
94.29%
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