Triptych - Gilt brass - 1850-1900 - Barber's mirror

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Antique barber mirror triptych from 1850–1900, in brass (laiton doré), glass and wood, made in France, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses, measuring 29 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, weighing 2.4 kg, titled Miroir de barbier.

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Ancient triptych mirror or barber’s mirror from the Napoléon III era or the early 20th century, in a japonizing style.
Panels made of cardboard depicting a crane in flight, figures and plum blossoms.
The cartouche at the top left refers to the famous Mitsui company and mentions Paris. A witness to the great wave of Japonisme in France.
The carved wooden frame imitates bamboo.
Three movable panels. The mirrors are old. Minor tin loss on the central mirror and a visible chip in the lower corner of the right mirror.
Original suspension chain and brass clasp.

Ancient triptych mirror or barber’s mirror from the Napoléon III era or the early 20th century, in a japonizing style.
Panels made of cardboard depicting a crane in flight, figures and plum blossoms.
The cartouche at the top left refers to the famous Mitsui company and mentions Paris. A witness to the great wave of Japonisme in France.
The carved wooden frame imitates bamboo.
Three movable panels. The mirrors are old. Minor tin loss on the central mirror and a visible chip in the lower corner of the right mirror.
Original suspension chain and brass clasp.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
2400 g
Brass type
Gilt brass
Title additional information
Barber's mirror
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood
Country of origin
France
Height
29 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
Private

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