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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: wigrandma on June 10, 2009, 02:38:22 PM
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We found this mirror in my father-in-laws garage and was going to put it in a rummage sale. After finding the markings on the back (Galax Mirror Galax, Va Feb 2 1949) I did a web search on the company which is now owned by another company. I called the new company and the lady was kind enough to tell me that Galax went out of business many years ago. She said that what she could tell me was that they were very well known for making top quality mirrors and that from what I had told her the mirror was probably indeed worth something. The mirror is extremely heavy and the glass is the original stamped 1949. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it!
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Looks to a be a wood frame ?
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shop value. $75.00 to $ 125.00 Dollars. flea market yard sale etc. $25.00 to $ 45.00 Dollars.
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Nice mirror, I would even bump up D&b's value a tad bit on shop value to $150 if in fact it is wooden and no chips/cracks/breaks but would keep the flea market price the same...because everyone wants a deal!
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Im not really even sure if it is wood. I thought it may be pewter or something. This mirror is EXTREMELY heavy!
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The weight is due to the thickness of the glass which could be up to 3/8"+- if it is a beveled mirror.
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Agree with cogar. From looking at the back pic of the mirror that appears to be wooden frame (which is heavier than modern resin). It is amazing how the thickness of the glass can make a mirror so dadburn heavy.
Also, typically with an older frame the ornate work on the top of the mirrors would be made of wood - whereas newer ones are attached wooden, metal or resin pieces.