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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old ugly mirror

« on: November 11, 2014, 08:13:21 am »

I found it! It is Bacchus. It's made by Bradley and Hubert. I found the BH stamp in a weird place on the back and then being almost positive that it was Bacchus I Googled it and there it was. I kinda feel like Indiana Jones. So, now should I clean it? They had some for sale that had been polished and some like mine. I know that I've purposely left some of my silver pieces tarnished because I think they look cool. What do you guys think?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old ugly mirror

« on: November 10, 2014, 09:10:50 pm »

My grandma would have bought this when she lived Iin LosaAngeles. I know about Bacchus because of being from New Orleans. I'm  sure my family is originally from Europe but they didn'tbring this mmirror with them

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old ugly mirror

« on: November 10, 2014, 07:15:08 pm »

This thing is very ornate, made well, and old. I think it's cool that some are selling for that much but II'm really not interested in the value. It's not worth enough money for me to not keep it just for the story alone. And really, that's what looking for, the stort. If you could see the huge smile, and the crown of grapes, then you would think of Bacchus automatically.  But who would make a table mirror out of bronze with a Bacchus head on top? And if it's not Bacchus who is that on top? It's older than the mardi gras kreme so it wasn't made for one of them. What's the story on this piece? Anyway, if any one knows anything about it please share

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old ugly mirror

« on: November 10, 2014, 12:55:48 pm »

It's heavy for its size. I think its about 18" tall

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Old ugly mirror

« on: November 10, 2014, 12:27:31 pm »

This is with the flash on

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Antique Questions Forum / Old ugly mirror

« on: November 10, 2014, 09:19:06 am »

This was my grandma's. Everyone in the family always called it the old ugly mirror.  I looked it over and can't find any manufacturer marking. It's metal but not sure which. I tried to unscrew the metal backing but it was hard to get the last screw undone so I left it alone. It had really worn paper sheets for padding inside. The glass has a few spots that don't seem to wash off. The face has a crown of grapes, kind of reminds me of pictures of Bacchus. Anyway,  does anyone have any idea what time period or origin of this thing?  Thanks in advance.