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Ottoman Mother of Pearl and Tortoiseshell Mirror
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Ottoman Mother of Pearl and Tortoiseshell Mirror

19th century
Sold 9 March 2026 · Willows Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A highly decorative and unusual piece.

A rare and exceptional Mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and powershell inlaid mirror.

The finely executed and detailed mosaic patterns of the contrasting shells.

Ottoman Empire, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mother of Pearl Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132877
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Description
A highly decorative and unusual piece.

A rare and exceptional Mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and powershell inlaid mirror.

The finely executed and detailed mosaic patterns of the contrasting shells.

Ottoman Empire, circa 1880.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mother of Pearl Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132877
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An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ottoman Mother of Pearl and Tortoiseshell Mirror

Archive II An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. View II
Archive III An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. View III
Archive IV An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. View IV
Archive V An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. View V
Archive VI An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. View VI
Archive VII An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment. View VII
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Willows Antiques and Interiors
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An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment.
Ottoman Mother of pearl and tortoiseshell mirror
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An elongated rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate mosaic frame of iridescent mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell pieces, topped with an arched fan pediment.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Wall Mirrors]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Ottoman]
  • Material[Mother of Pearl, Tortoiseshell, Wood, Glass]
  • Colour[Iridescent]
  • MotifsGeometric marquetry, Fan pediment, Mosaic border
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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These decorative items originated primarily in workshops across Damascus, Cairo, and Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire, where master craftsmen utilised intricate geometric marquetry techniques.

Frames are typically constructed from a dense wood base such as walnut or cedar, meticulously inlaid with small geometric tiles of iridescent nacre, bone, and genuine tortoiseshell held together by natural adhesives.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut, irregular tesserae with visible ageing in the natural materials, hand-bevelled mercury glass, and traditional peg joinery on the reverse rather than modern machine-cut elements.

This piece works effectively as a focal point above a minimalist console table or fireplace mantel, allowing its reflective iridescence and detailed geometry to contrast against clean, neutral walls.

Clean the surface gently using a dry, soft microfiber cloth to remove dust, avoiding all chemical solvents, moisture, and abrasive polishes that can degrade the organic shell and wood components.
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