Mirror
1800-1850 (made)
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Small octagonal mirror set in an ebony frame decorated with eight gold, pearl and enamel mounts, one in the centre of each side. The mounts are each wrapped round the edge of the frame and secured by a wire which runs through the frame to connect both sides of the mount at its base. The mounts in the centre of each long side are star shaped, and those on the shorter diagonal sides are simpler. Each mount is decorated with white enamel with black dots, with a blue petal at each end and a pearl in the centre. The mount in the centre of the top edge has a loop for suspension, instead of a pearl, with a loose ring threaded through it.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Mirrored glass in an ebony frame with gold mounts enamelled in white, blue and black and set with pearls |
| Brief description | Glass pocket mirror in an ebony frame with enamelled gold mounts set with pearls, Venice, 1800-1850 |
| Physical description | Small octagonal mirror set in an ebony frame decorated with eight gold, pearl and enamel mounts, one in the centre of each side. The mounts are each wrapped round the edge of the frame and secured by a wire which runs through the frame to connect both sides of the mount at its base. The mounts in the centre of each long side are star shaped, and those on the shorter diagonal sides are simpler. Each mount is decorated with white enamel with black dots, with a blue petal at each end and a pearl in the centre. The mount in the centre of the top edge has a loop for suspension, instead of a pearl, with a loose ring threaded through it. |
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| Production | Probably early 19th century |
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| Accession number | 489-1897 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2005 |
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