the mirror within a circular mount with petalled edges, the reverse worked in repoussé with stylised grape vines amidst floral details, stamped with tughra of Abdülmecid (r.1839-61)

In generally good condition, the mirror with three small chips, the underside with some dark spotting, possibly as result of oxidisation, the border oxidised and tarnished, slightly loose, some slightly bent, few with chip to external tip, a small crack near one of grape bunches, as viewed.
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