CA0957 French Empire ormolu hand held mirror

Very elegant, sweet, small size, fine quality French Empire period classically inspired gilt bronze ormolu hand held mirror. Framed with acanthus leaf edge decoration surmounted by an imperial eagle holding thunderbolts in one claw and a victors laurel frond in the other. Classical winged victory term handle and original bevelled mercury backed mirror. France circa 1810.

H 14.2cm x W 6.8cm x D 1.3cm