This rare and significant silver mirror, displaying intricate nautical decorations of outstanding beauty and craftsmanship, was once owned by Edith Rockefeller McCormick, daughter of Standard Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller. Crafted by Charles Brown, for Richards and Brown of London, the mirror is completely adorned with a wealth of classical motifs and mythological marine creatures, a statuette of Venus emerging from a scallop shell in the arched pediment. This exquisite mirror was part of Mrs. McCormick’s extensive collection of fine art and antiques, which included French and English silver, porcelain, rare books, precious tapestries, rugs and Oriental art. The mahogany backing is inscribed 'E.R.: McC March 1911' and has a choice of an