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Help with a thrifted mirror

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Thriftyfinds, Jul 14, 2023.

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  1. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    WHOA!!!!!! Last night when I looked at the one image of the front, maybe it was just ME, but I honestly thought it looked shiny, almost like silver!!!! I'm SO SORRY!!! NOW with new images I see it's a whole "horse of a different color"!!!!!
    And now what I see, I'm not thinking metal!!! Whatever it is, it definitely looks like it might have been "antiqued" when painted! Here are your recent images......

    Mirror A.jpg

    Mirror B.jpg

    Mirror C.jpg ​
     
    Aquitaine, Jul 15, 2023
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nothing to be sorry about....:happy:
     
    komokwa, Jul 16, 2023
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  3. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Looks like it was faux grain-painted at one time. Now worn down to a gesso coating.
     
    verybrad, Jul 16, 2023
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  4. Thriftyfinds

    Thriftyfinds New Member

    Thank you everyone for your feedback!!!
     
    Thriftyfinds, Jul 16, 2023
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  5. baltojoe75

    baltojoe75 Well-Known Member

    Somebody tried their hand at shabby chic some time ago with that finish. I would think it was gilded at some point and later painted white then glazed with that brown color.
     
    baltojoe75, Jul 30, 2023
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Welcome to Antiquers, @Thriftyfinds . The mirror would look fine in a complementary decor. And you got it for a good price! Sorry it is not in its original condition, but it's a survivor for sure!
     
    Figtree3, Aug 1, 2023
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