Antique 19th Century Dutch Sterling Silver Mirror Decorated With Biblical Scenes

A superb antique Dutch cut-face mirror with an absolutely stunning sterling silver frame adorned with scenes from the Bible. When I first saw it standing, I fell in love with it. Made in the 19th century, it appears that the silversmith used antique silver fittings to construct the frame. But upon closer inspection, I see that he made impressions and constructed the entire frame in this way (if antique silver was used, the hallmarks had to be foundand  it would be more visible). The frame is made entirely from a single piece of silver and only bears the silver hallmarks specific to this larger piece. On the top left, we see the Dutch lion walking, with a small number 2 underneath, facing right. This means that it is 2nd grade silver, or 835/1000. On the right, we see two smaller silver hallmarks. I can't decipher them: the smallest one looks like a cat with a long tail. The round hallmark seems to be the letter B (= 1886), but then it is printed twice. Further down, you can see a hallmark with a Mercury head and the letter E inside: the city of Groningen. This hallmark was only used between 1814 and 1927. So it is a 19th century 2nd grade silver coin (850/100), made from a single piece. But what about the mirror? The cut is present on the face, which is not unusual for mirrors. Observe the upper part. The middle part continues. The flattened part of the mirror extends at 45 degrees on both sides. Incredible! After being used, but almost new, the mirror has some black spots, but nothing annoying. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Dimensions:
Height: 32 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 2.5 cm

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