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Royal Yacht Squadron / Jamaican Interest: An Edwardian Silver and Enamel Ladies Purse Mirror
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for sale €351     $381
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Royal Yacht Squadron / Jamaican Interest: An Edwardian Silver and Enamel Ladies Purse Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Hough & Son
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Royal Yacht Squadron / Jamaican Interest: An Edwardian Silver and Enamel Ladies Purse Mirror.

Engraved Port Antonio, 1905, verso.

Makers mark: Lawrence Emanuel. Birmingham. 1899.

Approx diameter 4cm, excl swing bow. Approx weight 20.9g.

Very good antique condition, complete with original mirror plate.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Edwardian Silver Purse Mirror to the Victorian era.

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Description
Royal Yacht Squadron / Jamaican Interest: An Edwardian Silver and Enamel Ladies Purse Mirror.

Engraved Port Antonio, 1905, verso.

Makers mark: Lawrence Emanuel. Birmingham. 1899.

Approx diameter 4cm, excl swing bow. Approx weight 20.9g.

Very good antique condition, complete with original mirror plate.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Edwardian Silver Purse Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1245175
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A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top.
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Archive I A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top.

Royal Yacht Squadron / Jamaican Interest: An Edwardian Silver and Enamel Ladies Purse Mirror

Archive II A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View II
Archive III A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View III
Archive IV A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View IV
Archive V A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View V
Archive VI A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View VI
Archive VII A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top. View VIII
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Surrey
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A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top.
Royal Yacht Squadron / Jamaican Interest: An Edwardian Silver and Enamel Ladies Purse Mirror
Ref: SA1245175
A circular Edwardian sterling silver purse mirror featuring an enamelled Royal Yacht Squadron flag emblem on the front casing and a swivel attachment loop at the top.
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  • ObjectPurse Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver, White, Red
  • MotifsEnamelled flag motif, Circular silver casing, Swivel suspension loop

This Edwardian ladies purse mirror consists of a circular sterling silver casing with an enamelled flag motif set upon the front face and a swivel suspension loop attached at the top. The silver surface shows fine surface scratches, and the enamel decoration incorporates white and red details on the flag. Measuring approximately 4 cm in diameter excluding the swing bow, the piece functions as a pocket accessory. Inside the home today, the mirror suits display within a collection of small silver antiques or placement upon a dressing table surface. The compact scale allows it to sit easily inside a decorative tray or cabinet alongside similar personal accessories from the period.

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During the Edwardian era (19011910), personal grooming accessories for ladies became increasingly portable and elaborate. Compact purse mirrors made of sterling silver were crafted to be carried in handbags or attached to chatelaines, often decorated with heraldic, maritime, or floral motifs.

These items were predominantly constructed from sterling silver or silver gilt casing housing a glass mirror. Decorative elements were achieved using vitreous enamel techniques such as champleve or guilloche, fused onto the metal casing at high temperatures.

Authentic British pieces bear official silver hallmarks stamped by assay offices such as London, Birmingham, or Chester. These hallmarks include a purity mark (lion passant for sterling silver), a makers mark, an assay office symbol, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Small vanity antiques can be styled on decorative dressing table trays, arranged inside glass shadow boxes, or displayed alongside vintage jewellery collections on bedroom vanities to add historical narrative to modern interiors.

Clean silver surfaces gently using a soft, lint-free silver polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive creams. Protect enamel work from direct impacts and moisture, and store the item in a soft fabric pouch to prevent scratching.
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