Lovely Napoleon III Silver Dresser Mirror By A Sergent

Lovely dresser or table Silver Mirror by Alexandre Sergent.

This lovely piece is typical of the Napoleon the Third’s fashion and would have graced the bedroom of a Society lady.
The Mirror frame is in silver enhanced with vermeil and decorated with floral scrolls.
Standing on a bronze trestle it has two arms of removable light, beautifully worked with floral decors and bearing their original bobèches.
It is surmounted by a medallion in applique surrounded by a garland of oak leaves.
The Mirror stands on two feet consisting of floral swirls.
The back of the mirror is in Mahogany.

The Hallmark is Minerva 1 – 1st title silver (Paris 1838/1919)

The Makers Mark is for Alexandre SERGENT a jeweler and silversmith who could boast of a lengthy list of silversmiths in his ancestors..
His Mark was registered on June 8th, 1866 and Cancelled on March 9th 1868.
His Workshop was located 13 rue Chapon in Paris.

France 19th Century c.H: 15.75"W: 11.45"Reference number: CC-218