Antique Silver Art Nouveau Mistletoe Slide Mirror Pendant c. 1900, French Belle Epoque Locket heart_rose_cut_ring Red spinel was historically mistaken

Red spinel was historically mistaken for either ruby or garnet

There looks to have been a small chip to the enamel close to the closure which was painted over with black nail polish or something similar to hide the enamel loss by a previous owner

in use between 1838 and 1919

It wears signs of having been well-loved

An alloy of copper and zinc

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Mistletoe Slide Mirror Pendant c. 1900, French Belle Epoque Locket heart_rose_cut_ring Red spinel was historically mistakenThis absolutely stunning Mistletoe slide pendant mirror is from the Art Nouveau period and dates from the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Hallmarked with a boar's head, it carries a minimum 800 1000 guarantee. It features two interior mirrors with a beveled glass frame. Both mirrors show only very light wear with no foxing or fogging. The Mistletoe motif is visible on both sides with light wear to the silver consistent with age;