Hand Mirror
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by
Beatrice Fox
American, 1887 - 1968
ManufacturerManufactured by
Reeves & Browne
American, 1904 - 1915
Datebefore 1904 - before 1914
Medium14 karat gold, mirror
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 12 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 3/8in. (31.1 x 11.4 x 1cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schiro and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionHand mirror in Heppelwhite pattern with mirror with beveled edge.
Object number1980.73.3.9
MarkingsMarked in metal: "14K R [in octagon] B [in octagon with sword through the B] Co. 9402 43"NotesMirror is possibly made of tin-mercury amalgam. Improper handling of historic mercury amalgam mirrors presents a potential risk for elemental mercury exposure. The tin-mercury amalgam from which these mirror were fabricated is inherently unstable and releases mercury liquid and vapor as it deteriorates.Subject Terms
Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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