Deeply molded black composite mirror handle with exotic Egyptian motifs of a pharaoh with lotus flowers. The mirror handle mimics the look of carved black basalt.A mirror handle that is deeply molded from a composite material then fitted with a mirror. The handle has been molded with a design of a central cartouche of a pharaoha€?s bust encircled with an urn at the top and lotus garlands down to the handle. There is a hole at the handle base for attachment to a hook or was threaded with a cord. There is a beaded edge around the mirror and matching lotus flowers down the handle. There is a mold line on the edge of the mirror handle.The name a€?Florencea€ was either engraved or stamped on the handle. There are also what looks like the letters A T. E I J 1866MEASUREMENTS 9 ??a€ (23.5 cm) long x 3 3/8a€ (8.6 cm) wide x 3/8a€ (1.0 cm) thick. Weighs 4.6 oz (135 g)CONDITION There is foxing and silvering to the mirror. There is a crack that runs front to back on the upper handle. The handle does not wobbly so this crack must be superficial. There are dents on the edge to the pharaohsa€? cartouche and on the edge line of the mirror back. For being this old and a utilitarian object, the mirror is in remarkable shape.This mirror looks like Cleopatra had just used it. Now you too can walk like an Egyptian. ___________________Item ID: A-1495