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Sold for: £5
This lot comprises a mid 20th century style mahogany stained hardwood octagonal wall mirror. The frame is constructed from a reddish-brown stained wood, featuring a distinctive multi-stepped profile and a slender gold-toned inner slip. It contains an octagonal mirror plate with a bevelled edge. To the reverse, the item is finished with a cardboard backing plate secured by aged masking tape. An improvised string hanger is attached for wall mounting. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or retailer labels are visible on the frame or backing. The item displays characteristic features of mid to late 20th century decorative wall mirrors, including the bevelled glass and stepped moulding.
Condition report:
The mirror plate exhibits areas of foxing and silvering loss, appearing as dark spotting around the perimeter edges (photo 1). The wooden frame shows minor superficial scuffs and age-related wear (photo 1). On the reverse, the cardboard backing is secured with aged, brittle, and discoloured masking tape (photo 2). The string hanger is an improvised addition (photo 2).
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