A Victorian silver mounted easel back dressing table mirror

mark of Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1900, the rectangular bevelled edged mirror, 16.5 x 28cm within a border of repoussé decorated silver in scroll and foliate repetitive designs, topped with a vacant cartouche, backed in bottle-green silk lined velvet with easel type support, overall dimensions 25 x 37cm

Condition Report

Generally in fair condition. There are some breeches to the silver (likely from over enthusiastic polishing) and some very minor damage to the edge of the silver, but nothing obvious. The silver would benefit from professional polishing.

Some wear and scuffing to the velvet surround and edges, probably run-off from polishing the silver.

The glass is bevelled and intact with some minor spotting, more apparent around the edges.

Verso in reasonable condition - a little worn, with some scuffing to the very top where it has been leaning against something. The support is present and the hinge in good condition, though the underside of the support has not been finished and the material connector to the main frame has detached.