The Minette convex mirror is a delicate combination of silver and pale pink. The silver leafed frame is embellished with pink and clear Venetian glass rods. Surrounding the frame are rock crystal quartz points and rose quartz ovals that are faceted.
The Minette convex mirror is about 12 inches in diameter. It is being sent to my New York venue, KRB. For more information call (212) 288-2221.
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The Minette convex mirror is named for, Henrietta Maria Henrietta, the daughter of the ill fated Charles I of England. She was married to the brother of Louis XIV of France and became the Duchess of Orleans. Popular at the French court she was nicknamed “Minette”. Henrietta was a charming woman who was highly strung, graceful and, imprudently, a bit of a flirt. Today she might have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
Her flirtations were not appreciated by her touchy homosexual husband, Philippe , duc d’Orleans.
Against Philippe’s wishes Henrietta went to England to negotiate a secret diplomatic agreement between Louis XIV and her brother Charles II.
Soon after Henrietta’s return she fell violently ill. She soon died. There was suspicion of poison. However she died of an abcess on her liver.
Note: Her first child was rumored to have been sired by one of Philippe’s lovers. Or, perhaps, his brother the king. Both unlikely.
Note on Lenticular: The blue flower is that of the Chicory plant. A tonic could be made from this plant and was used for everyday ailments. This was the tonic that Henrietta drank before she died.
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