English Carved Mirror Ivory, Antique Mirror, English Antique, Carved Antique Start Price USD 250,000.00 Current Price USD 250,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Houston, TX See more about 'English Carved Mirror ' Description English Carved Mirror   This elaborately carved mirror was made in England. It was created by prisoners of war between 1775 to 1825 at Dartmoor Prison. These mirror was made from animal bone which was provided by the guards who shared the profits after its sale. The sales provided some comforts for the prisoners. At the top back of the mirror there is a motto of the Order of the Garter that reads HONI SOIT O(Q)UI MAL Y PENSE, which loosely translated means "Shame on him who thinks ill of it". It is decorated with applied leaved and has portraits of English kings. It has an ivory plaque with the English retailer's name Beatrice Cameron at Grosvenor Square London. It's measurements are 32" high by 22" wide. There are small parts that came out but are securely saved in a box for any repair. This mirror is for sale in this conditions due to the high cost of restoring it. OPORTUNITY OF INVESTMENT !!! BID NOW !!! ....... THANKS     Place a Bid!