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A Decorative Wall Mirror with Motorcycle and 19th Century Newspaper Reproductions

Lot 26: A Decorative Wall Mirror with Motorcycle and 19th Century Newspaper Reproductions

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £40 - £80

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A round wall mirror featuring a distressed metallic-effect frame in silver and bronze tones, likely crafted from wood or a composite material. The mirror is mounted on a shaped backing board adorned with period-style graphics and text from “THE MOTORCYCLE” magazine, established 1903, depicting “1949 MODEL G3/L 347 C.C. O.H.V. MATCHLESS” and “1931-1949 ARIEL 1000 C.C. Square” motorcycles. The reverse of the backing board is covered with reproductions of historical newspaper clippings, including sections from “The London Journal”, “The Illustrated London News”, and “Punch”, with visible dates around “1849”.