Mayerhofer & Klinkosch - Table mirror - Vienna 1850
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Late Biedermeier table mirror from Vienna, circa 1850, with a fully hallmarked silver frame (fineness 13 Loth, 812.5/1000) by Mayerhofer & Klinkosch; external dimensions 35 × 27 cm and weight 1540 g.
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Late Biedermeier table mirror, Vienna, circa 1850.
The silver frame is decorated on all four sides with finely executed vegetal ornamentation.
Maker: Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, one of Vienna’s most renowned silversmith workshops,
which shortly thereafter became official purveyors to the Imperial and Royal Court.
The piece embodies the characteristic features of late Biedermeier design:
a restrained, balanced form enriched with elegant yet measured ornamentation.
This subtle refinement reflects the bourgeois taste of the period,
where practical functionality was combined with high artistic quality.
The decoration also foreshadows the growing inclination towards historicist styles
that became prominent in the second half of the 19th century.
Fully hallmarked, silver fineness 13 Loth (812,5/1000).
Dimensions: 35 × 27 cm, weight 1540 grams.
The exceptional weight and meticulous craftsmanship elevate the mirror to a representative masterpiece of its era, serving not only as a functional object but also as a symbol of social prestige.
Late Biedermeier table mirror, Vienna, circa 1850.
The silver frame is decorated on all four sides with finely executed vegetal ornamentation.
Maker: Mayerhofer & Klinkosch, one of Vienna’s most renowned silversmith workshops,
which shortly thereafter became official purveyors to the Imperial and Royal Court.
The piece embodies the characteristic features of late Biedermeier design:
a restrained, balanced form enriched with elegant yet measured ornamentation.
This subtle refinement reflects the bourgeois taste of the period,
where practical functionality was combined with high artistic quality.
The decoration also foreshadows the growing inclination towards historicist styles
that became prominent in the second half of the 19th century.
Fully hallmarked, silver fineness 13 Loth (812,5/1000).
Dimensions: 35 × 27 cm, weight 1540 grams.
The exceptional weight and meticulous craftsmanship elevate the mirror to a representative masterpiece of its era, serving not only as a functional object but also as a symbol of social prestige.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
Austria
Designer/Artist/Maker
Mayerhofer & Klinkosch
Material
Vienna 1850
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
35 cm
External width
27 cm
Internal height
33 cm
Internal width
25 cm
Estimated period
1850
