Antique Repousse Sterling Silver Hand Mirror Ornate Floral Scroll Vanity Mirror 11.23 ozt

Antique Repousse Sterling Silver Hand Mirror

Ornate Floral Scroll Vanity Mirror 11.23 ozt

This English sterling silver vanity hand mirror is fully hallmarked in Birmingham, England. At the turn of the century, Birmingham was the leading center for silver dressing table wares. The mirror is richly decorated in repousse, a technique in which the silver is hammered from the reverse to raise the design in relief. Deep C scrolls, acanthus leaves, and flower clusters cover the handle and continue around the frame, which holds an oval beveled glass mirror. This heavily embossed style was a favorite on Edwardian dressing table sets. It brings lasting appeal to a vanity or a collection of antique English silver.

• Material: Sterling silver (.925)
• Form: Handheld vanity mirror
• Origin: Birmingham, England
• Date: Circa 1902
• Hallmarks: Birmingham assay office anchor, lion passant for sterling, date letter C, maker's mark W.J.B
• Decoration: Repousse floral, scroll, and acanthus motifs
• Mirror: Oval beveled glass
• Gross Weight: 11.23 troy oz
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75" x 3.5"
• Condition: Good antique condition with wear consistent with age. The mirror glass shows a small spot of age-related desilvering.