Brass (?) mirror

Discussion in 'Furniture' started by Marzena, Jul 7, 2019.

  1. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

    This is my last purchase: the small ( with 17 inches diameter), unexpectedly very, very heavy mirror, described by the seller as late 19th century brass mirror. I would like to know more about this pattern, or maker, or place of origin, but there is no visible marks ( or maybe I don't know, where to look for). Do you have any idea, where I should start?
    Thanks in advance! 20190707_080503-01_resize_33.jpg 20190707_080537-01_resize_69.jpg 20190707_080541-01_resize_77.jpg 20190707_080611-01_resize_22.jpg 20190707_080658-01_resize_95.jpg 20190707_080826-01_resize_79.jpg
     
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I don't really know anything other than that the figure on top is Pan. 'Ormolu' is a particular method of gilding & may not be what this is, but suspect similar pieces get described that way. Looking for 'antique round beveled mirror ormolu gilt Pan' did not turn up a match, just this sort of thing:

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/499547783636984247/?lp=true

    Many seem to be described as French.

    I love him - he'd fit right in at my place. Is that ring on the back anything like strong enough to support the weight?
     
  3. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

    Thanks! I was looking for something similar with different phrases, and like you, I didn't find nothing what would remind me this one I have. I thought also about victorian piece because of brass and ornaments, but still know nothing.
    The ring is very strong, like all back support, I just have to think where I will hang it on, because my first choice wall isn't too strong for this, I suppose)
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

  5. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

    Yes, I've bought it because of a Pan -), I love mythological ornaments ♡
     
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  6. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I would agree with the date being late 1800s to 19teens.
     
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  7. Marzena

    Marzena Well-Known Member

    I've just wonder, is it a mercury glass? Looking at the distance between coin and reflection, it seems to be for me. And if it's a mercury glass, is it possible, that it was then made before 1840? After that time making this kind of glass was forbidden. But I don't know. 20190707_092555_resize_57.jpg
     
  8. Figtree3

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

    I love the head of Pan at the top. I would have bought it, too, if I saw it.
     
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