Antique Advertising ... Adams Tutti Frutti Gum Mirror $ 550.00. You can antique your mirror with any solution of 50% bleach and 50% water or stronger. They are also accented by gold or silver frames. At the time this mirror was made, England was at the height of its chinoiserie craze. Browse our vast assortment of antique, mid-century and transitional-style mirrors. The case is beautifully carved from elephant ivory, which would have had to have been shipped all the way from Africa, not an easy undertaking in this era. It is beveled around the edges and has a gesso foundation. Vintage Sparkle Antique. Here, in a bedroom, a pitcher vase with red carnations, a starfish and an alarm clock complete the display. The mirrors were usually rectangular and it was not until the 1770s that oval dressing mirrors became available. The 19th Century was known for its revivals: of the Renaissance styles, of the Rococo, of Neoclassicism. It’s not difficult to see why mirrors at this time were often associated with nightmares and the devil. Centuries ago, the Romans and Greeks used polished metal disks to see their reflection. Antique cheval mirrors or also known as standing dressing mirrors were first made in Paris. Louis XIV French Antique Mirrors Mirrors and other furnishings made in the Louis XIV style were opulent, massive, richly carved, silvered, gilded and decorated with real tortoiseshell or metal inlays. Eagle - Circular antique wall mirrors for sale on eBay often include eagle adornments at the top or on the sides. For more info call 718 832 3604 It is the frame of the piece, however, which is truly special, made from cut pieces of agate, rubies, diamonds, garnets, gold and enamel, and set with miniature cameos of the 12 Roman Emperors and the goddess Diana. I would always recommend to have the re silvering as the best option but if all else fails and the mirror is unsalvageable then get a new good quality mirror cut to fit, so at least you can use and enjoy the antique mirror rather than just having a frame not in use. Because the demand for Venetian mirrors surpassed the supply, it became possible to purchase replicas, or âVenetian style mirrors,â from dealers who specialized in upscale, valuable objects. Scottish Architect Adam was responsible for designing some of England’s finest Neoclassical palaces, and furnishing them with his own designs. The antique mirrors, recycled mirrors, contemporary mirrors and art mirrors are a safe long-term investment for art collectors and art lovers from around the world. In the 18th century there was a heavy tax on glass coming from abroad and because of the failure of English factories to make large mirror plates that was highly sought after; it dictated the form and development of the mirror being created in Britain at that time. Antique Mirror Sample Set. 5 out of 5 stars (2,724) 2,724 reviews $ 68.00. F. +44(0) 20 7491 3437 Tri-fold - This type of antique mirror can be a full-length one or smaller. We’re saving the best until last with this mesmerising late 19th Century mirror, the work of the famed Maison Barbedienne in collaboration with master sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. The frame features exceptional scrolling ornamentation featuring a nude Venus, putti, nymphs, Classical masks, fruit and shells. Mahogany was the main wood used for the frames due to the beautiful finish and the durability of the wood. Mirrors in the late 17th Century were still stratospherically expensive, and still the exclusive preserve of the Venetian glassmakers. The mirror’s frame is uniquely and wonderfully colourful, thanks to the inlays of tortoiseshell and stained ivory; and the silver mounts at each of the corners are beautifully intricate. Mass-produced examples from the early 20thcentury do not command the same price as handcrafted antique mirrors from the 1800s and earlier.