Hand mirror - Metal - Engraved bird ornament 1891
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A face‑to‑main, late 19th‑century decorative hand mirror dating to 1850–1900, with a gilded metal frame and glass mirror in historicist Napoleonic style, oval bevelled mirror, floral and foliate ornamentation, a fronton featuring a bird motif, a decorative handle and suspension ring, origin France, dimensions about 28 cm high by 13 cm wide, weight 450 g, in good condition with age wear and patina on the metal and glass with some oxidation and stains.
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Antique hand-held mirror from the late 19th century, bearing on the reverse a handwritten inscription engraved and dated June 1891.
This dressing mirror features a richly worked gilded metal mount, with floral ornaments, foliage and relief motifs in historicist style. Its pediment is particularly noteworthy: it is adorned with a relief bird, placed under a suspension ring.
The oval mirror presents a beveled perimeter. The handle, finely decorated, completes this set characteristic of antique dressing accessories.
On the reverse is engraved a handwritten inscription:
« Souvenir d'Arthur Détoux – juin 1891 »
Reading of the surname remains to be confirmed due to the old handwriting and the wear of the metal. The date June 1891 is clearly identifiable.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Era: late 19th century
• Engraved date: June 1891
• Type: hand-held, dressing mirror
• Likely origin: France
• Style: historicist, Napoleon III taste
• Materials: gilded metal and glass
• Oval beveled mirror
• Floral and vegetal decorate
• Pediment adorned with a bird
• Decorative handle
• Suspension ring
• Overall height: about 28 cm
• Maximum width: about 13 cm
• Weight: 450 g
CONDITION, DAMAGE AND RESTORATIONS
Nice decorative condition for its age.
The mount shows an antique patina, variations and wear to the gilding as well as traces of oxidation.
The glass body bears pinpricks, stains and old alterations visible in the photographs. These marks are present in the glass and cannot be removed by simple cleaning.
No chipping or cracking observed on the mirror surface.
The metal reverse shows marked oxidation and traces of old wear, preserved as is.
No recent restoration known. The history of any prior interventions is not documented.
SHIPPING
Carefully packaged, with reinforced protection for the mirror and its ornaments.
Antique hand-held mirror from the late 19th century, bearing on the reverse a handwritten inscription engraved and dated June 1891.
This dressing mirror features a richly worked gilded metal mount, with floral ornaments, foliage and relief motifs in historicist style. Its pediment is particularly noteworthy: it is adorned with a relief bird, placed under a suspension ring.
The oval mirror presents a beveled perimeter. The handle, finely decorated, completes this set characteristic of antique dressing accessories.
On the reverse is engraved a handwritten inscription:
« Souvenir d'Arthur Détoux – juin 1891 »
Reading of the surname remains to be confirmed due to the old handwriting and the wear of the metal. The date June 1891 is clearly identifiable.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Era: late 19th century
• Engraved date: June 1891
• Type: hand-held, dressing mirror
• Likely origin: France
• Style: historicist, Napoleon III taste
• Materials: gilded metal and glass
• Oval beveled mirror
• Floral and vegetal decorate
• Pediment adorned with a bird
• Decorative handle
• Suspension ring
• Overall height: about 28 cm
• Maximum width: about 13 cm
• Weight: 450 g
CONDITION, DAMAGE AND RESTORATIONS
Nice decorative condition for its age.
The mount shows an antique patina, variations and wear to the gilding as well as traces of oxidation.
The glass body bears pinpricks, stains and old alterations visible in the photographs. These marks are present in the glass and cannot be removed by simple cleaning.
No chipping or cracking observed on the mirror surface.
The metal reverse shows marked oxidation and traces of old wear, preserved as is.
No recent restoration known. The history of any prior interventions is not documented.
SHIPPING
Carefully packaged, with reinforced protection for the mirror and its ornaments.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
450 g
Title additional information
Engraved bird ornament 1891
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
28 cm
External width
13 cm
Internal height
11 cm
Internal width
9 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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