Bijoux Vintage
Magnificent Carved Art Nouveau Celluloid Hand Mirror With A Bird and Berries
$110 SALE $125You save $15
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This is the most beautiful carved celluloid hand mirror that I have ever seen.
A bird, in 3-D relief, clings to slender branches with palm-like fronds behind it. (There is a smaller, less defined bird behind it.) What appear to be pods with peas and small leaves, berries and tendrils cover the surface of the mirror from top to bottom. Also, some light, lacy foliage such as lilac flowers fill in some of the central background. The carving is exquisitely executed by a very talented artist. That was the wonderful aspect of celluloid: it could be re-heated and re-melted, allowing it to be re-worked. Bakelite, on the other hand, could not be re-melted, so it could not be re-shaped once it had hardened. This mirror has a comely shape and a particularly attractive colour and appearance referred to as French ivory. It also has bezelled glass in the mirror. This hand mirror measures app. 10.5 x 4 inches. The mirror is in very good antique condition, with a small section of cloudiness at the base of the mirror. The celluloid would benefit from a cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Store in a cool dry place away from heat and moisture.
This mirror will be carefully packaged for safe transport.
Celluloid
A bird, in 3-D relief, clings to slender branches with palm-like fronds behind it. (There is a smaller, less defined bird behind it.) What appear to be pods with peas and small leaves, berries and tendrils cover the surface of the mirror from top to bottom. Also, some light, lacy foliage such as lilac flowers fill in some of the central background. The carving is exquisitely executed by a very talented artist. That was the wonderful aspect of celluloid: it could be re-heated and re-melted, allowing it to be re-worked. Bakelite, on the other hand, could not be re-melted, so it could not be re-shaped once it had hardened. This mirror has a comely shape and a particularly attractive colour and appearance referred to as French ivory. It also has bezelled glass in the mirror. This hand mirror measures app. 10.5 x 4 inches. The mirror is in very good antique condition, with a small section of cloudiness at the base of the mirror. The celluloid would benefit from a cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Store in a cool dry place away from heat and moisture.
This mirror will be carefully packaged for safe transport.
Celluloid
Item id: B.V.1956
Color: Clear, Cream
Item type: Antique
Color: Clear, Cream
Item type: Antique
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