posted on May 2, 2003 07:24:18 PM new
I'm looking for some help guess the age of this mirror if there is anyone here that could guess from a picture ...i didn't find any marks on it...the glass is beveled...thank in advance
posted on May 2, 2003 08:50:56 PM new
OH, THAT'S REAALLLLLY NIIIIIICE! WOW! It's a beautiful example from the Art Nouveau / Arts and Crafts era.
More Art Nouveau, but if you can fit both of those terms in the title you'll get alot of attention. It dates from as early as 1890s- 1920. I love the unusual shield shape of the mirror. It looks to be in good condition, just worn from usage. Is the wood inlaid? Even better. If the wood is inlaid, You can clean it up by putting just a little bit of Old English lemon oil on a rag and working it into the wood quickly ( don't put the lemon oil directly on the piece). Wipe it right off , let it dry for a minute and then buff polish it up. If it is paper veneer decoration, don't use lemon oil or any liquid cleaner to clean it up. Please post the auction# here if you are listing it, I would like to bid! Thanks!
posted on May 2, 2003 10:37:34 PM new
Thank you Inot !! ...I had no idea...it's not inlaid wood so I'll leave it alone..I'd rather say like I always do.I don't know if it's safe to clean or not so I'll leave it to the new owner.I'll let you know when I post it.Prolly this week sometime.
Would agree with the 1920's, maybe 30's -- looks almost like typical depression or waterfall furniture. Probably part of a set that also included comb, brush, nail buffer, etc. Nice shape to the mirror; it should do well for you.
And leave it alone. Nothing worse than furniture polish or oil on any antique piece; it will gum up over time. The worn spots on the wood are the remnants of varnish, and only an application with varnish of the same tint will bring it back.
posted on May 3, 2003 08:31:27 AM new
Thanks birgittaw ! I'm so glad to have you wonderful helpful sellers that know more than I ever will.Without your kindness I'd never be able to list with any details ..
posted on May 6, 2003 09:41:07 AM new
Inot the auction number is Item # 2173181813 ...i'm asking 5.99 hope thats not to much...thanks again for your help.
posted on May 6, 2003 10:00:20 AM new
Thanks Kiara ...lol interesting is a under statement ...I find some of the wackiest stuff.My husband is forever saying yuck you'll never sell that I get to rub it in 90% of the time. Sells have been slow this week so he may win ...hope they pick up soon ! I'd like to thank you again for all the help you given me too !
posted on May 6, 2003 10:16:50 AM new
Bidders love the whackiest stuff. It's always surprising to me what they pay for some things but I've also bought things on ebay that others have just shrugged at and they think I'm whacky for buying it.
As you know, it's more fun selling when you can get different things all the time. I think it would be boring if I only put out the same items week after week and knew pretty well what they would fetch.
I've noticed this year that bidding picks up a day or so before my auctions end and I'm usually happy with the results.
I get to rub it in 90% of the time. Sells have been slow this week so he may win ...hope they pick up soon ! I'd like to thank you again for all the help you given me too !