How old are these vanity hand mirrors?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Elen Beattie, Apr 28, 2021.

  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hi all. These two were part of an auction lot that I won. I would like to list them but unsure of age to place them at. They have a plastic backing over the top of the images, so not particularly old I don't think, but I would like to get close to a decade if possible. Thanks a lot!

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    Elen Beattie, Apr 28, 2021
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    In case you don't know, the portrait on the right is of Marie Antoinette as painted by Vigée Le Brun in 1783.

    Debora

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  3. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Thanks, I hadn't realised it was her! I know these kinds of themes and scenes were popular after WWII but I am unsure where to place these :confused:
     
    Elen Beattie, Apr 28, 2021
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'd have said mid-1950s, right off. They're usually populated with what I call Fake Fragonards.
     
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  5. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Had to Goggle "Fragonard". Ok thanks for narrowing it down for me, much appreciated!
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I'd think those were a tad earlier than the 1950s. 1930s or 1940s.

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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    The one to the right has Art Deco styling.

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    Debora, Apr 28, 2021
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  8. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Yes now that you mention it, I can see that!
     
    Elen Beattie, Apr 28, 2021
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