DESCRIPTION

Beautiful antique double-sided handheld vanity mirror dating approximately to the 1920s, with styling that bridges the Art Nouveau and early Art Deco eras.

This substantial full-size hand mirror features mirror glass on BOTH sides, surrounded by a narrow metal frame. The long tapered handle has raised vertical fluting/reeded detailing, decorative flowing foliate scrollwork near the mirror, and a graceful palmette/leaf-style terminal at the end.

No maker's mark has been found. Based on the visible wear to the finish and exposed yellow/brass-toned metal along the mirror frame, this appears to be silver plate over a copper-alloy/base metal, possibly brass. A small area of green verdigris is also present on the frame. It is not being represented as sterling silver.

MEASUREMENTS

Overall length: Approx. 11 1/2 inches

Mirror/frame diameter: Approx. 5 3/16 inches

Weight: Approx. 10.8 oz

CONDITION

Antique pre-owned condition with age-related wear throughout. The metal shows tarnish, patina, finish/plating loss, discoloration and areas of exposed base metal. There is a small area of green verdigris/oxidation on the mirror frame.

The mirror glass shows age-related spotting, foxing/silvering deterioration and other surface/age wear, particularly around portions of the perimeter. Please examine all photographs closely as they are an important part of the condition description.

This piece has been left in its found condition and has not been aggressively polished or restored. Cleaning and/or polishing, if desired, will be left to the buyer.

DETAILS

• Antique double-sided hand mirror

• Approximate era: 1915-1935, likely 1920s

• Art Nouveau / early Art Deco transitional styling

• Mirror glass on both sides

• Decorative fluted/reeded tapered handle

• Foliate scroll decoration

• Palmette/leaf-style handle terminal

• Silver-tone plated finish over base metal

• Unmarked - no maker's mark found

• Full-size vanity/dresser accessory

SELLER NOTE

A wonderful surviving antique vanity piece with genuine age and character. The double-sided construction and decorative period handle make this an attractive display piece for collectors of antique vanity accessories, Art Nouveau and Art Deco decor, or early 20th-century dressing-table pieces.

Please review all photos carefully for exact condition, finish wear, mirror deterioration and other signs of age. You will receive the exact mirror pictured.