Author Topic: Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame  (Read 1722 times)

new2antiques

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Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame
« on: August 15, 2011, 08:15:07 pm »
I have not been able to find a mirror like this one. I have found some similar but they seem to vary in value. I was told it is from the 1800's. It measures 33 1/2 in. by 30 1/2 in. It is about 3 1/2 to 4 in. deep at deepest point. It has acorns, berries and leaves on the inside part of the frame which extends out further than the other part. I will send pics of the back, don't know if that is necessary but just in case it helps. I really would like to know how old this is, what kind of frame this is and the value. Thank You
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Re: CAN ANYONE TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT THIS MIRROR
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 06:01:55 am »
Given the facts that it looks like an old picture frame rather than a mirror frame ....... and that the back has been recently replaced ....... me thinks the mirror is a new one.

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Re: Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Mirror
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 01:43:35 pm »
Yes, the mirror is new !!  Looking at the back of the frame its possible that it dates before 1900 !!  But can`t say for sure with pics !! Can you tell if the decoration is plaster ?? If there are chips it is usually a light color under the paint if its plaster !!

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Re: Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 08:31:46 pm »
Yes, there are some chips and it is a light color. I looked closer and found a couple of writings on the back of the frame. It is hard to read but will send pics. Thank you
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Re: Can Anyone Tell Me Something About This Frame
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2011, 03:03:36 pm »
 First letter is either FL or H or JL. The next  looks like g not sure what the next is and then either aun or unm. There is some sort of symbol above the 200.  The 2nd word on my last post looks like either Longlois or Langlois. Found this website.
http://www.connaughtantiques.com/index.php/product/bycategory/9.html. Actually found several with the word.
Thank you

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