Ruby Red Ground Sorcerers Mirror
Stock No
TSFS1484
2016
- £895.00
- €1,064 Euro
- $1,178 US Dollar
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Item Description
A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass ground, with the other side being a flat plate.
The mirror plates have age related oxidizing and pitting.
The ribbon has been added for decoration and has a small hoop for hanging. The circular turned frame is mahogany or a similar hardwood with decorative banding. A small spilt to the frame, but nothing is loose and the frame is solid
Sorcerer mirrors were an early 16th century design, used to throw light around via the convex optics this giving them supposable magical powers hence the name.
circa 1820 in age
Measures: 10.5cm in diameter
ribbon length approx 30cm.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Norfolk, England
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)797 2775824
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