✅ SOLVED Found in turn of the century yard

[Hunk-a-lead]

This is copper but has some evidence of being plated, it is almost 6" long. It was pretty mangled but spent some time to straighten it out. Upon retrieveal I thought it might be serving utensil of some sort. After cleaning, I thought it might be a kids mirror but the artwork on the top and handle don't match with that.

The top has a depiction of wooden fence, tree and house. 4 men in the foreground sitting on wooden stools or barrels. 3 of them seated at a table, 2 of them with their hands raised as in a toast or celebration.

The handle has a vertical depiction. The top is a wind mill and a small building on a path, leading down to a tree with a dancing couple, a wooden fence below that.

Keen to get feedback on what it is, when it was made etc. Thanks for peeking at my mysteries and any help is appreciated.

 

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[xr7ator]

Magnifying glass frame? I agree that it is too small for a hand mirror.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

interesting take, wouldn't have thought of that. I will let my fingers do some walking..........thanks

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

thanks for the direction, I will definitely check that out. Previously didn't see many mirrors without a back but it may just be missing. Much appreciated

 

[Retired Sarge]

Could possibly still be a mirror. Kids had more ornate things back then. Look at Victorian era travel vanity kits, some of the mirrors are small.

Added: Went to edit my previous post and fat fingered the keyboard and deleted it instead.

 

[DizzyDigger]

I would agree...IMO it's a very old mirror w/o it's glass.

Having a mirror like that would have likely been a precious
possession for many ladies of that era.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

thanks Dizzy

 

[DCMatt]

"Hans Jensen" vanity mirror. Early 20th C.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Wow, thanks so much. That will help narrow the search for sure! You are the MFD!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Props to all who replied, especially DCMatt. I have this narrowed down considerably. Big thanks.

 

[Sheperdess]

It looks like the men on the top right are drinking beer. That might make it a man's mirror.