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Islamic Art and Fine Objects

Islamic Art and Fine Objects

Lot 216: A PROBABLY ARMENIAN SILVER AND FILIGREE JEWELED HAND MIRROR, 19TH CENTURY OR LATER

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This auction ended on 6 March 2026.

Start price: £180

Estimated price: £200 - £400

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: £190

This handheld mirror, probably Armenian in origin, is crafted from a darkened metal, likely silver or silver-plated, and features extensive filigree work. The piece is designed with a beveled oval mirror plate set within a scalloped frame accented by turquoise-colored cabochons. The reverse and handle are elaborately embellished with complex filigree forming floral and foliate motifs, inlaid with teardrop and circular accents in shades of turquoise, red, green, and dark blue. The construction utilizes traditional metalworking techniques to create the scrolling patterns. No maker marks or inscriptions are present.

L: 14cm