{"product_id":"babette-schweizer-cheval-mirror-german-soft-metal-dolls-house-mirror-km410","title":"Vintage German Dolls House Babette Schweizer Soft Metal Cheval Mirror KM410","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA superb antique \u003cstrong\u003eBabette Schweizer cheval mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e, a finely detailed German soft metal miniature dating from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1905–1925\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beautifully cast with intricate openwork decoration, this elegant freestanding mirror is one of the finest examples of early twentieth-century dolls' house accessories.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirror is supported within an ornate \u003cstrong\u003echeval frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original mirror plate has developed \u003cstrong\u003esilvering loss over the years\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a naturally mottled appearance that is typical of antique mirrors and confirms its age and authenticity. The soft metal frame remains in \u003cstrong\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its crisp casting and beautiful decorative detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabette 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description. One foot is a little bent \u0026amp; will need very gently teasing back in to its straight position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The furniture, accessories and room setting shown in the lifestyle photograph are for display purposes only and are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e in this sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and increasingly scarce miniature for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eBabette Schweizer\u003c\/strong\u003e, antique German dolls' house furniture and high-quality early twentieth-century miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitty Macdonald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54542623867221,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/3398\/7413\/files\/title_descriptionforBartonNurseryFurnituredropsidecotchestofdrawershighchair_blanketbox_8.png?v=1785949545","url":"https:\/\/kittymacdonald.com\/products\/babette-schweizer-cheval-mirror-german-soft-metal-dolls-house-mirror-km410","provider":"Kitty Macdonald","version":"1.0","type":"link"}