Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
This top mirrored and gilt metal section can also be removed to display just bowl and stand only if desired.

Inside the bowl are lovely hand painted flowers, surrounded by gilt bands, and a centre gilt metal medallion of Minerva's head.
Size is 7 inches wide handle to handle by 5.5 inches high closed, or 9.5 inches with mirror fully raised.
Although this was possibly originally for a ladies dressing table, it would now grace any table on its own, or holding small cherished items.
A rare and lovely piece in very good condition.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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