1892 mirror from Paris w/ newspaper

[jweams]

I bought this mirror at an antique market simply because I loved the faces and look of the mirror. Upon bringing it home and cleaning it up I took off the back and as "padding" is a news paper from Paris, France 1892!! I was very excited!! Just wondering if anyone has any idea o the value on something like this?? The mirror is not cracked as it appears in the picture...bad lighting I guess...but it is in perfect condition.

[mart]

Can you tell what the frame is made of ?? A close up pic of the back please ??

[jweams]

Brass....

[bigwull]

looks more like copper,

[jweams]

Really?  I was guessing brass because of weight and I have bought Similar mirrors and that's what they have been but copper is a possibility!   Especially the back!  The newspaper is what I think could also add value.  I paid 12 dollars so I'm sure I didn't take a loss just find it interesting and very exciting! !

[bigwull]

looking at the hue of the back...it looks like copper,the inside though will tell you more as that has not been exposed to the elements,the filigree white metal frame...looks nice...but...unless it has a makers mark...then i,m afraid its value is limited...there are tons on ebay....with little or no bids

[mart]

Back may be copper but frame is usually gilded brass !! French rococo mirrors usually are fairly inexpensive if smaller size !! How big is yours ??  Paper really adds nothing to value unless there is something of historical importance in it,, but its interesting !!

[jweams]

16x10 is approximate size.  I agree the back is copper but frame itself brass. The newspaper inside is very delicate obviously do I didn't turn through it much and it is all in french so not sure what all it says.  Goggled some of it and was about the pope and Islands in the middle east.

[mart]

You might look carefully through the paper for anything that might add value but generally speaking,, day to day news doesn`t help !! Try getting a piece of cardboard to support the pages while turning them !! Slide it between before lifting up !!

[jweams]

Thank you for the help and suggestions!  I go to this market frequently and learning more here will give me a better idea what to look for! I generally am drawn to tables mirrors and glass!  I have gotten some awesome vaseline glass finds! Again thanks for your help!

[mart]

Where are you located ?? ?Vaseline glass is always a good find !!  Keep looking !!

[jweams]

I am in wiesbaden germany. The market I go to is in Tongeren Belgium.  One guy didn't know what he had and I got a nine piece vanity set of vaseline glass for 20 dollars! ! 

[Ipcress]

I bought this mirror at an antique market simply because I loved the faces and look of the mirror. Upon bringing it home and cleaning it up I took off the back and as "padding" is a news paper from Paris, France 1892!! I was very excited!! Just wondering if anyone has any idea o the value on something like this?? The mirror is not cracked as it appears in the picture...bad lighting I guess...but it is in perfect condition.

I'd be amazed if you couldn't get 60-80 euros for it.

How much did you pay ?

[jweams]

I paid ten euro!

[mart]

About $100. to $125. USD !! You will have to post a pic of that Vaseline glass set !!  Would love to see it !!