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Antique Hand Mirror Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite, Beveled,VINTAGE 12" DECORATIVE CELLULOID FLORAL HAND VANITY MIRROR PLASTIC Vintage Silver Plated Hand Mirror Floral Victorian Style Metal Shinny GlassVTG Antique Vanity Hand Mirror CelluloidVintage Style Antique Gold Hand Held Vanity Mirror Acrylic USA Got one to sell? for quickest reply or by chance at 413-301-5092, please no calls after 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, thank you. Next page >>>>  You're on page 1 of 3. - Facts & Tips Hand mirrors have a long history of use both as household accessories and as objects of decoration. were hand mirrors, adopted by the Celts from the Romans and by the end of the Middle Ages had become quite common throughout Europe. The hand mirrors of the ancient Greeks and Romans were a handled metal disk with a highly polished face, sometimes with a design on the back. Glass hand mirrors were made in large quantities in Venice from the 16th century, the back being covered

with a thin coating of tin mixed with mercury; after 1840 a thin coating of silver was generally substituted. Most of the hand mirrors we carry are from the late Victorian era and the veryWomen from well to do families enjoyed their personal possessions and a hand mirror was a must have for every vanity, including the children's room.  Wicker Furniture For Office carried detailed miniature examples, many with elaborate designs,Bedroom Furniture That Looks Like Restoration Hardware figural portraits and stunning floral arrangements.Russian Blue Cats For Sale In Virginia For the most part, the glass mirrors themselves were hand cut and beveled, then framed in an array of metals such as, German silver,

brass, silver plate and sterling, some with a gold wash. Many of the porcelain backed hand mirrors were made in France and Germany but only those made for export were required to carry a mark on the back of the porcelain denoting the country of origin. Hand Mirror & Brush Set - Vintage - Embroidered, Purple and Cream Florals This item is unavailable. Browse more items from Etsy Related to this itemPicture a Victorian boudoir and you probably imagine an antique brush and mirror set somewhere in the room. These beautiful sets are eagerly snapped up by collectors everywhere. Antique dresser sets can consist of numerous items from trays to hair receivers. The brush and mirror set was simple, just a hairbrush and a mirror. It was available to not just the wealthy households but to the rising middle class woman as well. These sets were treasured heirlooms, lovingly kept and cared for. These sets were popular as gifts and were often given to the new bride.

Sometimes babies were gifted with small brush and mirror sets as well. The brush and mirror sets were made from a variety of materials and included numerous design possibilities. While these sets became increasingly available during the Victorian age (1837 onward) most of the sets that you will find were made between 1885 and 1930 or so. The earliest hand mirrors were used by the Romans who introduced them to Europe. These mirrors were a metal disk with a handle and the face was polished so it was reflective. There would often be designs added to the back depending on the wealth of the owner. During the 1500s craftsmen in Venice began to make glass hand mirrors. They would cover the back with a mixture of tin and mercury. This was used up into the early 1800s and, for the most part, only wealthy people had access to these sets. During the 1840s silver began to be used instead of the tin and mercury and they became more widely available. However, most sets were imported from Europe.

It wasn't until 1854 that a man named Hugh Rock took out the first United States patent for the hairbrush and the sets began to be manufactured in the United States. Some of the materials used were: You can find beautiful examples of these sets all over the Internet. Consider some of the following sets: Jasperware -This beautiful jasperware set features a woman being kissed by a cherub. Notice the fine detailing on the silver handle. Green Celluloid - This beautiful celluloid set has Art Deco lines and gold handles. Jeweled Set - Made from glass jewels and brass filigree this set reflects the glamour of the 1930s. Enamel Set - Both a guilloche and hand painted enamel techniques were used to create this beautiful set. Porcelain - This beautiful porcelain-backed set has a floral theme. These sets can be found in almost any antique shop in any town. Look for sets that come with the original box because these are often worth more. Examine the set carefully for scratches, chips, or nicks.