Mirror Tray Appraisal

Venetian Style Etched Glass Vanity Mirror Tray

This item is a decorative vanity tray or platform mirror, designed in the classic Venetian or Hollywood Regency style. The tray features an elongated, shield-like or cartouche shape with curved, scalloped edges that are characteristic of mid-20th-century glasswork. It is constructed from heavy plate glass with a mirrored backing. The most distinguishing feature is the ornate border composed of individual glass segments that are painstakingly etched and engraved from the underside (intaglio style) with floral and foliate motifs, including stylized daisies and sweeping leaf vines. These perimeter pieces appear to be beveled and secured with small metal glass rosettes or caps at the joints, indicating a higher level of assembly craftsmanship. The central mirror field is flat and reflective, providing a clear surface for displaying perfume bottles or jewelry. Condition-wise, there is visible surface grime and tape residue, alongside a red price sticker and some handwritten markings in black ink that will require careful removal to prevent damage to the silvering. There are signs of minor foxing or silver loss along the edges of the handle-like protrusions, which is a common aging characteristic for mirrors of this period, likely dating from the 1940s to the 1960s. The overall build quality is robust, with thick glass panels that suggest it was produced as a high-end boudoir accessory.