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Antique Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Handheld Vanity Mirror – Ornate Repoussé Rose & Scroll Design with \"E.C.C.\" Monogram (As-Is / Heavy Patina)
Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic early 1900s Art Nouveau silver-plated handheld vanity mirror. This piece features a striking, heavy repoussé design with flowing scrollwork and molded rose motifs on the frame and handle. The back features an elegant, intricately engraved three-letter Victorian/Edwardian cursive monogram reading \"E.C.C.\" in a traditional stacked flourish layout.
This mirror has a wonderful, moody \"dark academia\" aesthetic with an authentic aged patina. It is being sold strictly AS-IS / FOR PARTS, REPAIR or LOVING IT AS-ISdue to historical wear and damage. Please review all details below and see the photos for an exact look at its condition.
Condition Details (Sold AS-IS):
- Glass Mirror: The original round beveled glass mirror shows age-related desilvering (cloudy dark spots/dots along the lower border). There is a notable \"clam-shell\" or \"oyster\" style chip directly on the beveled glass edge where it meets the frame.
- Metal Silver Plating: This is a silver-plated piece with NO manufacturer hallmarks or stamps. It features significant plating loss (\"bleeding\") on the handle, where the silver coating has worn away from decades of handling, exposing the dark, authentic copper/brass alloy base metal underneath. Some minor blue-green oxidation is present in the crevices.
- Structure: The frame and handle remain structurally sound and solid to hold.
Width: Approximately 6\" inches at the widest part of the mirror head.- Length: Full vanity handheld scale about 10-1/4\".
Perfect as a moody gothic decor piece, a theatrical or photo prop, an upcycling/restoration project, or an addition to a vintage vanity collection! Weighs ONE POUND!
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