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Late C19th / Early C20th Syrian or Levantine Nacre-shell and Bone Inlaid Walnut or Fruitwood Framed Mirror.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €761     $826
£650
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Late C19th / Early C20th Syrian or Levantine Nacre-shell and Bone Inlaid Walnut or Fruitwood Framed Mirror.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th / early C20th Syrian or Levantine nacre-shell and bone inlaid walnut or fruitwood framed mirror.

Highly decorative shell and bone-inlaid frame with an elaborate cresting rail . The shell and bone inlaid rectangular frame with carved and turned ‘mashrabiya’ panels surrounding the central mirror plate .

An exotic Syrian or Damascus mirror in excellent original condition with only minor historic losses to the inlay .

H 37”

W 23”

D 2”

Syria c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Syrian Inlaid Wall Mirror to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09100267
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Pewter wire inlay outlining the mother-of-pearl: hand technique seen on Syrian work.
Turned bobbin mashrabiya panels: hand-assembled openwork with natural surface darkening.
Natural shrinkage along the timber joints: movement from atmospheric changes over many decades.
Aged mirror plate: scattered dark spots in the silvering behind the glass.
Hand-cut mother-of-pearl and bone mosaic: materials used by late Ottoman Damascus workshops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157181
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 257
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Late C19th / early C20th Syrian or Levantine nacre-shell and bone inlaid walnut or fruitwood framed mirror.

Highly decorative shell and bone-inlaid frame with an elaborate cresting rail .

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The shell and bone inlaid rectangular frame with carved and turned ‘mashrabiya’ panels surrounding the central mirror plate.
M Lees and Sons

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An exotic Syrian or Damascus mirror in excellent original condition with only minor historic losses to the inlay .

H 37”

W 23”

D 2”

Syria c.1900

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Syrian Inlaid Wall Mirror to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09100267
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Pewter wire inlay outlining the mother-of-pearl: hand technique seen on Syrian work.
Turned bobbin mashrabiya panels: hand-assembled openwork with natural surface darkening.
Natural shrinkage along the timber joints: movement from atmospheric changes over many decades.
Aged mirror plate: scattered dark spots in the silvering behind the glass.
Hand-cut mother-of-pearl and bone mosaic: materials used by late Ottoman Damascus workshops.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157181
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 257
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay.
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Archive I An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay.

Late C19th / Early C20th Syrian or Levantine Nacre-shell and Bone Inlaid Walnut or Fruitwood Framed Mirror.

Archive II An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View II
Archive III An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View III
Archive IV An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View IV
Archive V An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View V
Archive VI An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View VI
Archive VII An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View IX
Archive X An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View X
Archive XI An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View XI
Archive XII An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 368
Items Sold 1,600
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay.
Late C19th / early C20th Syrian or Levantine nacre-shell and bone inlaid walnut or fruitwood framed mirror.
Ref: SA1157181
An antique Levantine walnut wall mirror featuring hand-carved decorative cresting and elaborate geometric mother-of-pearl and bone inlay.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSyrian / Ottoman
  • MaterialWalnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown, Cream
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Pierced cresting, Floral arabesques, Geometrical mosaic
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This late nineteenth or early twentieth century Syrian or Levantine wall mirror dates from around 1900. The frame consists of dark brown timber inlaid with cream mother-of-pearl and bone, incorporating carved floral arabesques, pierced cresting, and geometrical mosaic panels alongside turned mashrabiya sections. A rectangular mirror plate sits at the centre, surrounded by the ornate border and capped by a dramatic cresting rail with scrolled terminals and pointed feet at the base. Minor historic losses to the inlay mark the piece. Measuring 91 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, this Ottoman-style hanging mirror suits placement above a mantelpiece or as an accent piece in a hallway or living space. The wall mirror brings texture and pattern to a room when mounted securely on a wall at eye level.

FAQs

Traditional Syrian woodworking, particularly originating from Damascus during the Ottoman period, gained international recognition for intricate marquetry featuring mother-of-pearl, bone, and contrasting woods crafted into floral and geometric arabesques.

These decorative frames typically utilise a solid dark hardwood substrate, such as walnut or fruitwood, inlaid with hand-cut bone, iridescent mother-of-pearl shell, and delicate timber mosaic elements.

Authentic historical examples exhibit hand-cut, slightly irregular tesserae of natural shell and bone set directly into carved wood recesses, often combined with hand-turned bobbin work and elaborate cresting.

Position the mirror above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish a central focal point, contrasting its detailed geometric textures against plain backdrops or rich saturated paint tones.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre brush, avoiding chemical solvents, harsh detergents, or excess moisture that could degrade the underlying animal glues holding the mosaic tiles.
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