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Vintage German Dolls House Babette Schweizer Soft Metal Cheval Mirror KM410
Vintage German Dolls House Babette Schweizer Soft Metal Cheval Mirror KM410
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A superb antique Babette Schweizer cheval mirror, a finely detailed German soft metal miniature dating from approximately 1905–1925. Beautifully cast with intricate openwork decoration, this elegant freestanding mirror is one of the finest examples of early twentieth-century dolls' house accessories.
The mirror is supported within an ornate cheval frame, allowing it to pivot between the turned uprights just like a full-sized cheval mirror. The elaborate floral and scrollwork decoration reflects the Art Nouveau and early Jugendstil influences that made Babette Schweizer's miniatures so distinctive and highly collectable.
The original mirror plate has developed silvering loss over the years, creating a naturally mottled appearance that is typical of antique mirrors and confirms its age and authenticity. The soft metal frame remains in good vintage condition, retaining its crisp casting and beautiful decorative detail.
Babette Schweizer was one of Germany's most respected makers of dolls' house miniatures, and original pieces from the firm's early twentieth-century production are increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide. This mirror would make a stunning focal point in a dolls' house bedroom, dressing room or elegant hallway.
Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description. One foot is a little bent & will need very gently teasing back in to its straight position
Please note: The furniture, accessories and room setting shown in the lifestyle photograph are for display purposes only and are not included in this sale.
A beautiful and increasingly scarce miniature for collectors of Babette Schweizer, antique German dolls' house furniture and high-quality early twentieth-century miniatures.
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