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Title: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: brewerj7 on February 12, 2010, 12:04:19 PM

I have this mirror that I think is really interesting, but I don't really know what it is.  The mirror pulls down to have a downward angle and the pegs all swivel to hang things.  Here are the pics:

(http://www.peculiarpossessions.com/PostImages/Mirror/mirror1.jpg)
(http://www.peculiarpossessions.com/PostImages/Mirror/mirror2.jpg)
(http://www.peculiarpossessions.com/PostImages/Mirror/mirror3.jpg)

Does anyone know what this is?

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: KC on February 12, 2010, 01:10:20 PM

The knobbed arms should rotate out.  This should hang on a wall.  And the knobbed tops would have held beautiful hats - thus the tops are not pointed!

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: brewerj7 on February 12, 2010, 01:20:28 PM

So would this be more for an entry hall?

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: KC on February 12, 2010, 01:23:28 PM

This would have been for a entry hall or even a dressing room.

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: brewerj7 on February 12, 2010, 01:30:06 PM

Thanks!  Any idea how old?

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: sapphire on February 12, 2010, 02:51:05 PM

Found one along the same lines, but the mirror doesn't tilt.

http://www.antiquearts.com/5063/PictPage/1923006269.html

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: sapphire on February 12, 2010, 03:41:54 PM

And a wee bit closer.......(but a lot less $$)

http://www.rubylane.com/shops/bandtantiques/item/001022?gbase=1

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: D&b antiques on February 12, 2010, 04:23:39 PM

it's and interesting Mirror. we can see english influence in the barley twist then in the wooden knobs. we see Thomas Sheraton influence. then again oak grain,

Oak being most popular from 1890 to 1930. the brass rivets would support that time frame.

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: KC on February 12, 2010, 04:34:19 PM

I believe very late 1800's to very early 1900's.  Faux bamboo style.  Bamboo furniture became very popular in Europe in the 19th century and a industry developed making "faux" bamboo furniture. The various wooden parts were turned and carved to resemble bamboo - some more elaborate than others.  Many would call Victorian in style.

Title: Re: Shaving Mirror?
Post by: brewerj7 on February 12, 2010, 11:18:27 PM

Really good information.  Thanks!