Antique Wood Carved Mirror

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by RachelW, Sep 25, 2023.

  1. RachelW

    RachelW Well-Known Member

    Hi all, I'm wondering how antique this small mirror is? Its not large, about the size of my hand (not the best unit of measurement I know :hilarious:). The mirror looks double paned if that's a thing? Like there's a layer of glass above the mirror.

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    TYIA! :D​
     
    RachelW, Sep 25, 2023
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I don't think that's antique.......or hand carved ....:oops::oops::oops:
     
    komokwa, Sep 25, 2023
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I think it's Antique for purposes of US Customs regulations - call it 1910-1920. Not old by Antiquers standards, but really ancient if you're a GenZ person who collects 1990s plastic toys.
     
    evelyb30, Sep 25, 2023
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  4. RachelW

    RachelW Well-Known Member

    oh :oops:

    Thank you! Ah well, it was 50 cents and will look mighty nice on the gallery wall I'm collecting for.
     
    RachelW, Sep 25, 2023
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    These are more typically gesso rather than hand carved.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Sep 25, 2023
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  6. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    I agree with Debora, this isn't carved wood it's moulded gesso or hard wax. You can see the fracture lines running from outer edge to the mirror, if it were wood the grain of the frame would run length ways around the frame.
     
    808 raver, Sep 25, 2023
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Antique, but as the others said, moulded gesso or some such.
    Uhmmm....

    Big hand.jpg
    :)
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 26, 2023
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It has a little hook. Wonder if it's not a little shaving mirror.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Sep 26, 2023
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  9. RachelW

    RachelW Well-Known Member

    Yes exactly this size! :hilarious:
     
    RachelW, Sep 26, 2023
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