Hand mirror - Gilt bronze

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Art Nouveau gilded bronze hand mirror dating from circa 1900–1920.

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Elegant and finely cast Art Nouveau hand mirror in solid gilded bronze, richly decorated with classical motifs typical of the period.

The frame features:
• A winged cherub with outstretched wings beneath the mirror
• A female mask/head at the top of the frame
• Flowing organic ornaments and scrollwork throughout
• A sculptural gilded bronze handle with shield cartouche
• Original oval mirror glass (with age wear)
• Backside covered with period green felt

The mirror displays detailed gilded bronze casting with a warm, aged patina. These mirrors were produced in France and Germany around 1900–1920 as luxury boudoir or dressing table accessories. Gilded bronze examples are considerably rarer than pot metal or spelter versions and were manufactured by higher-quality workshops.

A decorative and collectible Art Nouveau object.

Elegant and finely cast Art Nouveau hand mirror in solid gilded bronze, richly decorated with classical motifs typical of the period.

The frame features:
• A winged cherub with outstretched wings beneath the mirror
• A female mask/head at the top of the frame
• Flowing organic ornaments and scrollwork throughout
• A sculptural gilded bronze handle with shield cartouche
• Original oval mirror glass (with age wear)
• Backside covered with period green felt

The mirror displays detailed gilded bronze casting with a warm, aged patina. These mirrors were produced in France and Germany around 1900–1920 as luxury boudoir or dressing table accessories. Gilded bronze examples are considerably rarer than pot metal or spelter versions and were manufactured by higher-quality workshops.

A decorative and collectible Art Nouveau object.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
500 g
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
31 cm
External width
13 cm
Internal height
13 cm
Internal width
9 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
LuxembourgVerified
67
Objects sold
Private

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