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Beautiful early 20th-century sterling silver vanity hand mirror featuring an unusually detailed European street-market scene beneath a glossy decorative surface.The octagonal silver frame is marked .925 along with a GS sponsor/importer mark attributed to George Stockwell / Stockwell & Co. and a British import assay mark. Stockwell was a London-registered importer/sponsor of Continental silver objects during the early 20th century.The front depicts a woman carrying a basket through a European street scene with figures, architecture and animals in the background. The reverse holds a beveled mirror, while the geometric openwork handle gives the piece an elegant period appearance.The decorative scene appears to be enamel or a related painted/decorative technique; the exact method has not been independently confirmed.A wonderful antique vanity collectible and an appealing example of early imported sterling silver decorative work.Brand/Maker: George Stockwell / Stockwell & Co.
Type: Vanity / Purse Hand Mirror
Material: .925 Sterling Silver
Era: Early 20th Century
Style: Antique / Edwardian to Art Deco era
Shape: Octagonal
Features: Scenic decorated panel, beveled mirror, folding/handheld form
Hallmarks: GS sponsor/importer mark, .925 silver mark, British/London import assay mark
Country of manufacture: Continental Europe / imported into Britain, exact country not confirmedCondition:
Antique pre-owned condition with age-related surface wear, patina, light scratches and marks consistent with use and age. Mirror remains intact with some expected vintage wear. Scenic panel presents beautifully with strong color and detail. Hallmarks are worn/faded but visible under magnification. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.Please note:* Marked .925
* GS sponsor/importer mark
* British import assay mark
* Exact production year has not been confirmed
* Decorative technique is not definitively identified
* Antique wear/patina present
* Please see close-up hallmark and condition photos
