19th Century French Shaving Mirror

Wondered if anyone know a little more about this picture. Is it a painting or a lament over a print? Was there originally something behind the pic on the red fabric surface. I paid $25, did I score or make a bad decision? Thank you for looking. Any input is appreciated.

 

What's a "lament" in this context?

 

Sorry"Laminate" in other words, 19th century decoupage? Not sure the correct term.

 

The image on front is a print. Here's the original:
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435997

I have no idea what you've got there.

 

a close shave.
the lock with Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement was used till 1968, so vintage at least.
in the state it is I see it as a disaster pricewise. but someone might find it charming and full of character and so French, vachement chouette.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breveté_SGDG

 

It's wonderful...us shaving collectors love finding stuff like that in the wild ....goes right along with some of my French "rasoirs"...... I think you did fine at $25.

 

What is the coat of arms on on the back? Looks British.

Debora

 

Philip Morris.

 

Thank you for the information. It may be difficult to see in my pic, but the clasp says Patent 1876, because the frame is wood with wrapped silk fabric (deteriorating but still cool) I feel comfortable saying Victorian Period. Going to sell it so it's probably best on an auction so others can determine it's worth. Thank you again, input is appreciated.

 

I should have originally taken more accurate pictures, but thank you for your input. This code of arms really baffled me.

 

So not Phillip Morris. Your photograph of the closure is out of focus. I can only read "Patented" and the date. What does it say above?

Debora