Tiny 19th Century Giltwood Convex Mirror christmas decor Approximately 26cm tall x 15cm

Approximately 26cm tall x 15cm wide

and patina of the wood are glorious

wonderful technique and composition and a glorious and unusual vertical shape

Perfect for jewellery or to store precious little things

10cm diameter

Tiny 19th Century Giltwood Convex Mirror christmas decor Approximately 26cm tall x 15cmA beautiful Victorian convex mirror in gilt wood, circa late 1800s. The convex glass is in wonderful condition and it is ready to hang. In Victorian homes, convex mirrors were often placed in entrance halls and staircases, allowing butlers and ladies of the house to discreetly observe visitors and monitor activity without being seen themselves. Their wide angle reflection made it easy to see along corridors, around corners, and across large rooms,