Silvered Ottoman hand mirror, decorated with filigree and inlaid with red coral - Ottoman Empire - 19th century

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Ottoman hand mirror from the 19th century, silvered and decorated with filigree and inlaid with red coral, green enamel and blue/clear glass; total length 23 cm, mirror head 12.5 × 9 cm, weight 230 g.

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Varnished Ottoman hand mirror, decorated with filigree and inlaid with red coral, green enamel, and pieces of blue/clear glass, Ottoman Empire 19th century.

These mirrors are typical of the Ottoman Empire and often date from the 19th century.
They are usually made of gilded silver or another metal, decorated with filigree work and inlaid with coral and sometimes other small colored stones, as in this case.
Such sets with mirrors, brushes, and combs were part of the bride's dowry of a lady of distinction.
The reflective surface was often polished metal instead of glass at that time. Later versions may have a glass mirror, as possibly is the case here, attached with metal curls.
The detailed, openwork filigree design is characteristic of the Ottoman period and can be converted from a belt buckle.

In good condition, one piece of blue glass is missing, and there are some broken pieces of the green material here and there.

Dimensions
Steel length 9 cm, mirror section dimensions 12.5 x 9 cm, thickest part 3.5 cm, total length 23 cm.

Total weight: 230 grams.

Will be shipped well-packaged and insured.

Varnished Ottoman hand mirror, decorated with filigree and inlaid with red coral, green enamel, and pieces of blue/clear glass, Ottoman Empire 19th century.

These mirrors are typical of the Ottoman Empire and often date from the 19th century.
They are usually made of gilded silver or another metal, decorated with filigree work and inlaid with coral and sometimes other small colored stones, as in this case.
Such sets with mirrors, brushes, and combs were part of the bride's dowry of a lady of distinction.
The reflective surface was often polished metal instead of glass at that time. Later versions may have a glass mirror, as possibly is the case here, attached with metal curls.
The detailed, openwork filigree design is characteristic of the Ottoman period and can be converted from a belt buckle.

In good condition, one piece of blue glass is missing, and there are some broken pieces of the green material here and there.

Dimensions
Steel length 9 cm, mirror section dimensions 12.5 x 9 cm, thickest part 3.5 cm, total length 23 cm.

Total weight: 230 grams.

Will be shipped well-packaged and insured.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
19th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Ottoman Empire
Height
23 cm
Width
9 cm
Title of artwork
Silvered Ottoman hand mirror, decorated with filigree and inlaid with red coral
Depth
3.5 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
1398
Objects sold
100%
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