Rare Claude Glass (Lorraine Mirror), early Victorian

Name: Rare Claude Glass (Lorraine Mirror), Early Victorian
SKU: as1034a237
Price: 85.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Rare early Victorian Claude Glass or Lorraine Mirror.
This sturdy (possibly metal) case is black leatherette covered, and contains one dark convex mirror and one traditional silver convex mirror with a black satin divider.
A Claude Glass, extremely popular between around 1760 and 1850s, is a slightly convex dark mirror used by artist for perspective drawing (landscape painting) by diminishing the view into the desired size.
This is a rare type with two different colour mirrors in one case.
Very good condition. No damage, just minor signs of age and wear. The white mirror has a slight yellow hue and some age-related tarnish to the reflective coating.
Unmarked. Case size 12.5cm x 9.5cm x 1.5cm.
This item is available to view at the Red House Antiques Centre in York.
Please contact, preferably by email, for shipping costs and payment options.

Price

£~~85.00~~

$~~107.65~~ USA

€~~101.69~~

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Dimensions12.5cm x 9.5cm x 1.5cm Category Scientific Antiques Date Early Victorian Early Victorian Antiques Material Glass Condition No damage, just minor signs of age and wear. The white mirror has a slight yellow hue and some age-related tarnish to the reflective coating. Item code as1034a237 / 19eb108 Status Sold

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