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Vintage Hans Jensen Denmark Whale Mark Silverplate Hand Purse Mirror along with a Repro Renaissance Cherub Mirror........
An exquisite reproduction of a 16th Century Hand-Mirror from the Renaissance. The Latin words “Amor Dvcitvr Ex Ocvli Lvmine Cecvs”
are inscribed all around....The blind love is led by the Light of the Eye.This wonderful allegory reflects the poetic and philosophical
climate of the Italian Renaissance. It was most likely the subject of a gift from one lover to another..
The collections of museums such as the Louvre, the Château de Versailles, Orsay, Ecouen or the Malmaison are responsible for the production of
very special items made available to avid collectors.This Hand Mirror is a silver tone metal featuring nice engravings.
Mirror is Hallmarked with the "m" logo for Musée du Louvre gift stores
It features lovely Arabesque decoration and ornamentation.....
The handle of the mirror features a four-leaf motif with a scroll finish, leading to a square plaque frame that holds the mirror.....
The backside of the frame features a winged Cherub holding a bow & arrow..The Latin words “Amor Dvcitvr Ex Ocvli Lvmine Cecvs”
are inscribed all around....The blind love is led by the Light of the Eye
