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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Silver Frame and Mirror - Would like info

« on: February 05, 2012, 04:25:27 pm »

How big is this mirror and frame ??

"Big" isn't a word I would associate with this mirror. 

From the top of the leaf that's positioned at the top of the mirror to the bottom bar is 6 1/2" and from side to side is about 5 1/4".

The new pic are below.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Silver Frame and Mirror - Would like info

« on: February 05, 2012, 02:47:35 pm »

Is that leather or paper on the back?

Well, I'm not sure.  By feel, it feels softer than paper but by sight in areas that are worn it looks like paper.  However, there is some kind of material attached to the back of it (between the back and the mirror).  I could see a small portion of it poking out so I carefully took the tip of my letter opener and gently pulled on it to see if a bit more of it would easily come out without damaging it.  It did, so I am trying to get a picture of that as well as better pics of the back now.  (Had company all day yesterday so I wasn't able to get to it yesterday.)

And to mart:

Yes, this mirror has a beautiful beveled edge.

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Antique Silver Frame and Mirror - Would like info

« on: February 04, 2012, 06:16:28 am »

Is it a gold color in person?

As a matter of fact, yes, there is gold coloring to it.  I don't know if anyone other than G-Grandma ever saw this mirror without the patina that is on it now.  It's been handed down through the family with each generation saying it was silver.  Maybe they just assumed that because it was so black.  I assumed it was silver because that's what I was told it was but I was confused over the goldish color to it.

Are you able to post pictures of the back of it? Might help give a better idea of age.

Geezz, I just went back and looked at the photos that I uploaded.  That mirror looks in better shape online than it does in person!  LOL


Am uploading two pics of the back.  Hope you can see them ok.

cassiereroni

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Antique Questions Forum / Antique Silver Frame and Mirror - Would like info

« on: February 04, 2012, 04:55:19 am »

I have a very intricate silver frame and mirror that was my G Grandmothers.  I'm wondering if anyone might be able to tell me when this mirror might have been made and how to go about cleaning it up?  I read some advise saying not to clean the black off of it because the black acts as a preservative for the silver.  Then I read Don't let the black build up to much or it will eat away at the silver.  I'm sooo confused...

I am terrified to try to clean this thing myself for fear of breaking something off of it.  I am hoping that after a cleaning there might be some kind of hallmark or makers mark on it somewhere. Plus, I'm debating on whether or not to have the mirror itself re-silvered.

I have a couple more pics if needed.

ANY information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance,

cassiereroni