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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: mirrorman on June 22, 2008, 12:57:42 pm

Title: Are there any mirror experts who can help find the age of my mirror
Post by: mirrorman on June 22, 2008, 12:57:42 pm

 :D\hi I have picked up a mirror which seems to have a lot of age to it,could anyone help me put an age or value to it(http://)

Title: Re: Are there any mirror experts who can help find the age of my mirror
Post by: cogar on June 23, 2008, 03:23:08 am

It has been my experience that the value of mirrors is limited to 3 categories.

1. It is someone’s memory, …. aka family heirloom.

2. The mirror frame is needed for replacement, ….. aka an antique dresser.

3. Reconditioned and in perfect shape, it is pleasing to someone’s eyes who wants to hang it on a wall.

In other words, …… the mirror frame determines the value, …… not the mirror itself.

Thus, my opinion only: replace the mirror with clear glass and it is worth more as a beautiful “picture frame”.