Victorian William Comyns Silver Hand Mirror

Name: Victorian William Comyns Silver Hand Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA690489

19th century

Sold by TJR Trading

Description

This is a late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver hand mirror. It was assayed in London in 1889, and made by William Comyns & Sons. It has allover embossed decoration emanating from an oval to the centre of the back. The front has a similar design to the handle and contains an oval mirrored plate, surrounded by a gadrooned border.

The mirrored plate has a chip to the edge. There appears to have been some restoration to the body, which is particularly noticeable on the side of the frame where the mirror is darker in a demi-lune. Other areas are a slightly different colour to the rest of the body which could indicate repairs or wear.

The mirror is in good, usable condition. Often the backing of the mirror plate has deteriorated, but this hasn't (it may have been replaced). Often they can be a bit wobbly and you can hear pieces moving around inside. That is not the case with this example.

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

TJR Trading has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA690489

Dealers Internal Reference

C475

Dealers Notes

All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.

For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.

Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I can answer any questions much better by email.

Description

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The front has a similar design to the handle and contains an oval mirrored plate, surrounded by a gadrooned border.

TJR Trading

fig 1. Victorian William Comyns Silver Hand Mirror

The mirrored plate has a chip to the edge. There appears to have been some restoration to the body, which is particularly noticeable on the side of the frame where the mirror is darker in a demi-lune. Other areas are a slightly different colour to the rest of the body which could indicate repairs or wear.

fig 2. Victorian William Comyns Silver Hand Mirror

The mirror is in good, usable condition. Often the backing of the mirror plate has deteriorated, but this hasn't (it may have been replaced). Often they can be a bit wobbly and you can hear pieces moving around inside. That is not the case with this example.