Medieval Mirrorcase Size.

[sister_raphael]

Meanwhile look at these mirror case comparison photos with a $2 coin! from the Gilbert Collection.

Mirror case
with punchwork
MC02

Object: Mirror case
Culture: Medieval. 13th-14th century
Area of Origin: Gloucestershire, UK
Material: Bronze
Size: 41mm x 29mm x 7mm
Size: open 78mm x 29mm
Weight: 14.82 grams

Notes: Medieval English bronze mirror case complete and with working hinge. The glass is absent but otherwise excellent condition. This is a wonderful medieval bronze mirror case, dating to the 13th-14th century. Both faces are decorated with punched geometric design. The object is intact with the original working hinge, the inside glass is missing. This example is complete which is quite rare for these little mirrors. A good example with a nice patina.

Ex. Private collection, originally found in England.

Similar to: Portable Antiquities Scheme Item BH-D9A5B1, found Hertfordshire, 1300-1450 with the exception that only one parallel row of punchwork crosses the face.
Similar to: Identical to Museum of London Dress Accessories, Pritchard & Egan, Items 1714, 1715, 1716. Billingsgate Lorry Park, London. Ceramic phase 9, dating 1270-1350.
Similar to: PAS, Wales. Item: NMGW-37D49E
Similar to: PAS, South Oxfordshire. Item: SUR-33CF97.

Comments

[cmcmck]

If it is of a size with our £2 coin it really is tiny!

[sister_raphael]

It really is the same size, and yes, extremely tiny.