800 Silver Enamel Hand Mirror Italy ~Faux Finish Turquoise Marble~Hand Engraving

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800 Silver Enamel Hand Mirror Italy ~Faux Finish Turquoise Marble~Hand Engraving
More than just a functional object, this vintage Italian hand mirror, in Enamel and 800 Silver, is a Work of Art.  The engraving is ornate and the beautiful blue enamel is carefully shaded and streaked with black to simulate natural stone, probably turquoise, reminiscent of something you might see on the wall panels of an elegant room in a European palace.  (Or maybe it is to simulate a faux finish simulating marble or turquoise, since that was commonly done on palace walls as well, and in any case, the veining in the "stone" is realistic and expertly done.  Please note it is NOT cracks in the object!)  This mirror is simply an appealing object to use or to admire on a table or shelf.
The top is enameled and the mirror on the other side has beveled edges.  The silver is wonderfully textured by the fancy hand engraving which has deeply incised and oxidized (deliberately darkened) lines, which add contrast and depth.  The elaborate flourishes on top set off the enamel beautifully and remind me of the look achieved in the inlaid brass furniture known as Boulle, for the remarkable French cabinetmaker.
The hand mirror measures about 4-1/2" tall and the mirrored part is about 2-3/8" diameter.
In the silver border near the top, it is signed "5. [or S.]FA" followed by "Made Italy" (partly obscured) and "800" for silver content.  This is followed by a recessed 6-sided cartouche but whatever is written inside is illegible.  (Penultimate photo.)
The piece is in Very Good / Excellent vintage condition with not much more than expected surface dirt, light scratches and tarnish.  The silver was lightly gilded (vermeil), which has mellowed over time to a warm golden glow, giving it a lovely vintage patina; cleaning and polishing are left to the buyer's discretion.
Charming and romantic, this is a gorgeous vintage hand mirror and a terrific example of the enameler's and engraver's art for your collection!  Belonging equally in collections of antique European Silver, Grand Tour Souvenirs, Enamel and Hand Mirrors, it would, of course, make a perfect gift, although I doubt you will want to part with it, and will come to you in a gift box, just in case!  An elegant antique hand mirror with exquisite engraving and enameling that will delight any collector!
Please see our other listings for more great vintage accessories and enamel work.
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