Wooden Beveled-Glass Mirror; How Old Is It?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by wlwhittier, Mar 3, 2024.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    This is one of Mom's leftovers. an' there's another of similar make, but it's an oval with a longer handle (no pics). Both of them share a loose glass that rattles in the frame, but won't come out. I've seen a few of these with a cord stuffed into the edge-gap as a means to secure the glass. I wouldn't be surprised to learn she (or her mother or sister) brought them both from Holland when the family immigrated in 1924.
    ~5" diameter, ~8" long, ~3.8" thick...no cracks, chips or splits in the wood; the mercury mirroring shows peripheral deterioration an' the glass surface is moderately scratched. Is it 19th C, or newer? Thanks for lookin'!

    P1400450.jpeg P1400451.jpeg
     
  2. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I do think 19th century. Possibly as early as the 1860s but produced for decades.
     
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Wooden Beveled-Glass
Forum Title Date
Antique Discussion Small wooden object-tool? Jul 14, 2024
Antique Discussion Wooden tobacco jar- J.W Soper Jul 12, 2024
Antique Discussion Wooden Hand Carved Candle Holder Jul 11, 2024
Antique Discussion Wooden Treen Box Jun 30, 2024
Antique Discussion Wooden box Jun 30, 2024

Share This Page