Antique Aesthetic Movement style octagonal wall mirror, brass ivy, 1920`s ca, English

The quality silver mirror insert is original to the piece and securely held in place behind the frame. It is fully reflective with a bevelled edge which adds a sense of depth. The brass frame has interesting & unique decorations, a combination of handmade & early machine made features. There is an embossed foliate decoration of ivy leaves linked together in a swirling pattern. The background has the traditional hammered effect but in reverse. The outer edges of the frame are trimmed with a pressed rope-like pattern. The external trim is flat & simple, emphasizing the octagonal shape. The brass sheet continues along the sides to the backside. On the reverse there is the original antique wood fiberboard backplate. To hang the mirror on the wall there is the original antique chain which is attached to two metal plates, each screwed to the back fiberboard. This antique wall mirror is in very good condition for its age. The antique patina has been preserved. The brass frame is sound with no missing parts or cracks. The brass surfaces have the original clear lacquer present & a warm patina with minor superficial marks & tiny dents. The original mirror surface is in very good condition, it is very reflective with no cracks or chips and only minimal superficial marks and a few tiny dots of foxing, all in line with age & wear as expected for an antique piece.

Ref. : 35W5C4BJ