Description

This Art Nouveau silver compact mirror pendant dates to the early 20th century and combines decorative design with practical use. The oval silver case features raised floral motifs and flowing scrollwork typical of the Art Nouveau period. A concealed sliding mirror on each side sits within the case, while the suspension loop allows the piece to be worn from a chain or ribbon.

Why We Love This Piece

This antique double mirrored compact has a particularly clever construction. It functions as a useful mirror while still reading as an attractive piece of antique jewellery when closed. The sliding mechanism also gives it a tactile quality that sets it apart from more common hinged compacts. Its floral decoration feels characteristic of the Art Nouveau period without becoming overly elaborate.

How to Style

This Art Nouveau silver compact mirror would suit someone who likes unusual antique accessories and practical jewellery with strong period character. It can be worn as a pendant on a silver chain or ribbon, while its compact size makes it easy to style with both everyday and occasion wear. At the same time, it would also work well as a decorative collectible or dressing table accessory.

Key Features

• MATERIALS: silver
• DIMENSIONS: Approx 55mm x 32mm including the bail.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Art Nouveau era. Stamped 800 for continental silver
• WEIGHT: 17.17g
• CONDITION: The compact is in good antique condition with surface wear, light scratching and patination consistent with age and use. The raised decoration remains well defined, while the sliding mechanism and mirror are intact. The mirror shows some age-related surface marks, which are expected on a piece of this period.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings.