19th-century Small Convex French Mirror #5

Within John Derian's curated collection of antique art and mirrors is this convex mirror "butler's mirror" or "witch's mirror". Featuring an ebonized frame and an inner gold-toned rim, the mirror glass bulges outward to offer a wide-angle, distorted view of the surroundings. Historically, these mirrors were popular in 19th-century dining rooms, allowing butlers to observe the entire table efficiently.

Details

6.25" W x 7.5” H

Convex glass, wood frame, gold rim and backed in newspaper.

Ebonized wood frame with gold-toned inner rim

19th-century France

Please note that vintage items will embrace unique variations such as rust, paint chips, scratches, dings, and general wear.