Author Topic: Help ID Mirror (Read 1457 times)

SouthernRoyal · « **on:** January 24, 2006, 07:31:16 am »

Can someone help me ID this Mirror?

Guest · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2006, 01:37:23 pm »

hello
Are the swirlls wood or plaster?
Put a coin on edge on the mirror what is the gap to the reflection.
What is the back like?
You could have a good piece, but some thing says its to good, it looks german.
Answer the questions and I will try a bit more

SouthernRoyal · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2006, 01:48:32 pm »

Thanks!

It seems to be something like Brass, it is definitely not wood or plaster!

Now, what do you mean about putting a coin on the edge of the mirror? I am new to all of this.

Oh, and the glass has been replaced in it.

Let me know!

Thanks,
Megan

Guest · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2006, 01:59:43 pm »

Hello

I believe your piece is actually a photo frame which at one time had a back on it with an easel stand so that it might stand upright on a table top. It most likely is painted cast iron. If it is iron, it will draw when you put a magnet to it. Someone at one time has replaced the glass with a mirror so that it might be hung on a wall which is a nice use for it since the backside has been removed. It appears to be quite old, possibly from the Victorian era. I hope this information is of help to you.

Best regards,

Rose

SouthernRoyal · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2006, 02:28:27 pm »

I'll have to check that out and see if I can find anything. I can't seem to find anything in the mirror department. It did draw a magnet, so I guess it is Iron. Here are some additional photos I took.

I also found this: Mirror Victoria Era

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