Featured Ornate metal frame. Was this originally for a set of mirrors?

Not sure this kind of thing is selling so well, but could not resist at the GW for a few dollars.

Am I correct it is 1920's or so? Would this have originally been for mirrors? If yes, I'm wondering if these mirrors were replacements. They just look a bit new. Unfortunately the clips on the back (at the top) have worn through the mirror backing, which shows up a bit on the front on the top, you can see on photo 3. Also wondered if it might have been for photographs at one time. Any info appreciated. Thanks.

 

I think that's very nice. The mirror does look new to me. Maybe it started as a photo double portrait frame? '20s or '30s could be right. Wait to hear from others.

 

JMHO, but I see mirrors with ornate frames selling quite well on Etsy these days.
I bet it would do well as you have one with a double frame mirror.

 

I have same question, there is no reason why a vanity-type mirror should have two separate panes, this musta been made for peeksures, no?

 

Careful with that. They are reproduced, you know.

Debora

 

Photo's seems a more likely use for this item.

 

I might pop out the mirrors and give it a shot on Ebay as a double frame. The mirrors really don't make sense. Glad to get some confirmation on that.

I do think this is one of the older ones. There is a different feel between those reproduced ones that were popular in the 70's. In the hand, this seems older. But good to point that out!

 

The more I look at it the more age and quality I see.
It may not be my style...but the more I look the more I like the honest patina , the age of the screws and fastening method, & the quality of the casting......I highly doubt this is a repro anything....

Good luck !!!

 

If the hardware holding the mirrors in place is original, it seems a bit heavy duty for holding pictures.

 

It is a Victorian cast iron picture frame.
The two top clips are replacements.

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/...0035/lot-fd67f25a-0a57-4cb3-8ee3-a5f400c3ecd2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-C...liate-Scolls-Tabletop-12x9-8-11-/232037257173

 

Specialized mirror for people with split personalities. "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, you're the rarest of them all!"

 

May be a perfect fit for cabinet card sized pictures.

2 mirrors is clearly pointless.

 

Hardware was designed to hold pictures, glass plates covering them, and a backing of cardboard or similar material.

 

Ya...& over time some got lost.

 

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