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Victorian Silver Plate Chatelaine Slide Mirror on Chain Floral Necklace Locket
$ 26.39
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Description
ABOUT:Nice size Victorian silver plate chatelaine slide mirror, with applied floral cornucopia design in high relief above the lid. I put this on a nice sturdy silverplate chain so it can be worn as a pendant, but would also make a good purse mirror. It could also be used as a locket with a photo inserted behind the rim of the opposite side of the mirror.
I don't see any areas of plate loss, it cleaned up nicely and it is not magnetic, but as I don't see any hallmarks, I am listing it as silverplate.
Lovely, period appropriate Victorian design would make a neat collectible item that can be used on a daily basis - an antique gift for yourself or a friend!
NO MONOGRAMS on the piece.
I acquired this in Europe and am selling a collection of antique chatelaine and jewelry pieces so please check out my other listings.
MARKS:
No hallmarks so listing this as an antique silver plated item.
CONDITION NOTES:
In estate condition considering age and has been hand polished and cleaned up nicely. The applied design has two metal pieces affixing it into the cover so the design stands out. That design does move ever so slightly and the curled end of the horn has bent upwards slightly, away from the cover. The mirror spins in the casing and is discolored from age.
Some stubborn tarnish spots that could possibly be cleaned further, but I like a little patina to make designs stand out so I will leave the rest to the buyer. A few shallow impressions to the smooth back.
At the bottom of the piece should have been a little slot for the top cover to nest closed into the bottom but the slot is missing so it doesn't close completely snuggly. A little plate loss to the clasp of the chain, but the chain looks nice otherwise. The riveted hinge is nice and tight and slides open and closed nicely.
Some faint all over surface scratches from use and polish. Like all my estate items - please note that while the piece is sturdy and has many years of use left, it is not in mint condition.
MEASUREMENTS:
The mirror pendant measures about 1 7/8 inches in diameter. The chain is about 19 1/2 inches long.
A very decorative AND useful item!
I dearly love, collect, use and sell antique sterling silver flatware and housewares so please check out my other listings including Tiffany & Co., Durgin, Gorham and more!
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