A pair of Napoleon III Dieppe ivory mirrors, circa 1860

each of oval form, surmounted by coat of arms of Augustus II of Saxony above a beaded border carved with crowned lions' heads and male terms, the base with a lyre flanked by two cherub terms, the whole carved with leaves and beading

Overall in good condition. Some of the ivory element to the border are loose and have detached and will benefit from professional attention to re-fix. A flag to the top of one mirror has discolored. There are minor chips and hairline cracks to the carved ivory elements. The mirrors have been re-backed and the beveled plate to one has been slightly dis-lodged and no longer sits flush.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Related literature:

C. Payne, 19th Century European Furniture, Woodbridge, 1981, p. 141

G. Child, World Mirrors 1650-1900, London 1990, p. 210, fig. 415

There is scant information about the Dieppe ivory industry during the 19th century, although the craftsmen produced a wide range of usually small carved objects for the growing tourist trade. The frames and the majority of the furniture produced were -veneered- with leaves of carved ivory pinned to a wooden carcass. 

A similar pair of carved mirrors sold Sotheby's London, 29 October 2008, lot 231.