Dressing mirror!??

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Claire77, Sep 28, 2020.

  1. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    any marks on the wood ?
    Is the glass beveled ?
     
  3. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

    The glass is beveled, no marks as far as makers marks. I'm having trouble uploading photos
     
  4. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

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  5. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Odd thing. I do think it a dressing mirror and European in origin. Would think early 20th century. Wonder why the legs on the wing mirrors don't touch the floor? :confused:
     
  6. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

    I don't know but they have not been cut
     
  7. Adrian Lewis

    Adrian Lewis Journeyman

    You may be right on European (not English) but many English and some European side mirrors of the 19thc and early 20thc swivelled to give a "3D" (side/back) reflection. It's probable you already knew this and possible I misinterpreted your post.
     
  8. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

    How
    Does one go about finding it where it might have originated? I bought it for 135 from a lady who bought it at an estate sale.
     
  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    One asks here !
    If we are stumped... an antique furniture shop may be of assistance ...:)
     
  10. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

    Point taken I live in the middle of nowhere oklahoma, I am quite limited, I think you all are the most qualified so far!! I've tried researching on the web but have gotten a lot of nowhere. I just like to research my treasures and imagine where they have been!!
     
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  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    That's fine !!
    Sometimes it can take a few days..or more , till the right member who's seen it before shows up..:happy:
     
  12. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I live in the middle of nowhere oklahoma,

    I'm sure it's lovely country out there !!!!:playful::happy::happy:
     
  13. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

    It really is! And quite a lot of it!
     
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  14. Adrian Lewis

    Adrian Lewis Journeyman

    With verybrad. The French were fond of triple dressing mirrors/screens and I've seen a couple 19thC with gilt brass frames of varying designs but not a wooden one (even English) of this configuration although the decoration on the arches with the ribbon cross is reminiscent of the gesso decoration on some of their 19thC wall mirrors interspersed with ribbon bows. I've looked for Belgian and Dutch but this type of mirror doesn't appear to have been their thing. There are some varying types here both English and French that might open up an avenue of search for your unusual piece. https://www.google.com/search?q=ear...1560&client=opera&hs=jFO#imgrc=LBFzwKZduGRA6M


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  15. Claire77

    Claire77 New Member

    Wow! Thank you so much for the detailed information! I just thought it was so beautiful, I had to have it! I've never seen anything like it!
     
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