Early 1900s Risqué Naughty Trick Pocket Mirror The practice of using coffin

The practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth

The metal rim on the back is rusted

what truly captivates is the designers choice and cut of stones

000-year-old Etruscan techniques such as granulation

Early 1900s Risqué Naughty Trick Pocket Mirror The practice of using coffinWhat appears to be an unassuming portrait of a sweet young woman quickly takes a turn when you flip this pocket mirror upside down and place your finger over her head. Optical illusions, such as the one on this pocket mirror, were incredibly popular in the late Victorian era through the 1920s. You may have seen the many Victorian skull illusion prints where often times two figures and strategically placed lamp light gives the illusion of a skull.