Collection items

John Dee's spirit mirror

Object Created date: 14th–16th century

This black spirit mirror and other magical objects are thought to have been owned by John Dee (1527–1608/9), the Elizabe...

Mirror case showing knight and lady playing chess

Object Created date: c.1300

This fine elephant ivory mirror case (made in Paris, c. 1300) shows a knight and a lady flirtatiously playing chess, lik...