2 Chinese Hand Mirrors, Jade, Silver, Stones

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Oct 8, 2014.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    I think the metal is silver over copper. Not sure if the handles are real jade or maybe just the dragon one is. I see that some similar ones sell better than other. Seems like the mirrors with more jade on them are more valuable.
    What do you think about the age, early 1900's or later?
    Thanks

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  2. 707susang

    707susang Active Member

  3. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    The metal and the work kind of look different on mine and the ones from the link
    I can find both expensive and cheap mirrors with similar design so I guess they've been reproduced for many years. Maybe there are experts among the buyers and they can figure it out.
     
  4. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    The one with wide handle looks like a "buckle" that was made into a handle.
    greg
     
  5. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    It is indeed a belt hook but seems like it was very common to turn those dragon carved buckles into handles.
     
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