Antique Mirror how old?

Good evening,

Would anyone know the age and details of my antique mirror. It has been in the family for many years and I am very interested in knowing a bit more about it?

Thanks in advance

 

Hi Nix. Welcome.......Looks Victorian to me, but wait for those in the know to come along and tell you more.

Just wondering tho, does it stand alone on the floor, or is it suppose to hang on the wall?

 

We have recently moved house it will be going back on the wall at the weekend it's made from Oak and seems to be hand carved thanks for your reply

 

You're welcome.

Others will respond.

 

Definitely welcome! That's a heckuva mirror! I'm guessing you're not in the USA? I don't know enough to call it anything but over the top Victorian.

 

Hi,
Gorgeous mirror!!!!
greg

 

I think about 1875 give or take and likely German in origin.

 

Hi thanks for all the replys I'm in the UK England will upload a better picture soon.

 

Any idea who the guy is supposed to be at the top?????

 

Looks like Jesus

 

Really? Last time I saw him he looked a bit leaner, but maybe you have seen him since???


JUST kidding - I can't resist an opening, snotty brat that I am............................

 

I actually thought about editing my reply after to something more along the lines of 'Looks like what Jesus 'apparently' looked like'. In all fairness the idea of it being Jesus is extremely unlikely as it doesn't really correspond to the rest of the piece at all does it...

 

Oh, but if He can ride on the dashboard of your car, or stick to your fridge on a magnet, why NOT carved on a mirror???

 

No idea. Some guy out of German mythology, no doubt.

 

Not German. I need a close up of that helmed head and the figures on either side please. Oh, and the back.

Your family got any colonial service links?

 

Looks like he's also got 2 side 'pony tails'!!!!!!