This striking vintage Art Deco style convex mirror—often referred to as a "butler's" or "smuggler's" mirror—features a dramatic wide black lacquered circular frame accented with a delicate silver-toned wirework overlay depicting stylized vine leaves and elegant scrolls. Measuring 41.5cm in diameter, the fish-eye convex glass distorts and reflects an entire room, a design historically popular from the early 19th century through the mid-20th century for allowing a host or shopkeeper to discreetly observe a space. While the exact manufacturer is unmarked, the geometric contrast of the black rim paired with the botanical metalwork points to a mid-20th-century retro aesthetic. The piece is in good structural condition with authentic vintage character, showing noticeable foxing, distressing, and localized desilvering on the mirror plate that beautifully enhances its antique charm, alongside minor age-related wear on the outer frame.
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