Victorian Silver Plated Hand Mirror with RosesGorgeous, late Victorian silver plated hand mirror with an extravagant rose motif. Refer to photos for size and condition: Very good. Some wear to the silver plate associated with age.

The marks 18 & J are all I have to go on

measure about 10” long

Some damage to the brass ornaments at the corners

but this one is a miniature

This particular style of valentine is exceptionally rare & in remarkably good condition for its age

There is a hole drilled on the side of the base to accommodate an electrical cord

chalkware version of the Victorian parian hand vases we so adore

Still retains most of its silver plate and the glass is very clear

The subject matter is rarely this interesting

The frontispiece illustrates this story

This edition is from 1844 and is in very good condition save for a chip at the top of the spine and bumped corners

This large vanity box is covered in seafoam green velvet with a metal finial on the lid