Extra Large Sorceress Mirror
Stock No
TSFS1441
2016
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Item Description
A very large and late 19th century sorceress mirror housed in a deeply carved frame with its original ebonised finish. A continuous decorative border of reverse ground convex optics, with a large central reverse cut star
Some minor pitting/foxing to the mirror plate, and age related craquelure to the ebonised finish.
Sorcerer mirrors were an early 16th century creation, used to throw light around via the convex optics thus giving them purported magical powers, hence the name.
56cm in diameter
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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