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Antique Mauchline Ware Flirting Mirror * Scottish * Circa 1890
Antique Mauchline Ware Flirting Mirror * Scottish * Circa 1890

Antique Mauchline Ware Flirting Mirror * Scottish * Circa 1890

$ 4.75

Availability: 14 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Type: Mirror
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Please be sure to scroll down to see the description and larger photos. Click *Show More* if you are on a phone.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Region of Origin: UK
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Material: Wood

    Description

    Antique Mauchline Ware Flirting Mirror
    Scottish *
    Circa 1890
    This little antique mirror is
    in a frame carved of sycamore wood and was
    made by
    the W. & A. Smith Co. in Mauchline Scotland
    .
    One side has a transfer picture entitled "Castle Hill & Seaford Bay, Newhaven". The other side says "Entrance To Newhaven Harbour". Newhaven is on the south coast of England, just east of Brighton
    It has a brass pivot and it swings open to show the mirror. Carrying one to peek at a beau without being overly obvious was a charming Victorian social practice. If light reflecting off of it attracted his attention, so much the better. T
    he mirror is missing tiny bits of the silvering, but the overall condition is excellent without any damage to the case. The varnish is perfect and it measures 2" by
    2 5/8". It would be fun to drop into an evening purse.
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