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How can you tell if a mirror is antique?
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You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Shop for Vintage Hand Mirrors on 1stDibs
Glass Hand Mirror
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hand mirror with poured glass frame. Includes original sticker, Pukeberg Sweden. Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Italian Wooden Hand Mirror
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Italian teak Hand Mirror with svelte shape
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Curved Wooden Hand Mirror
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hand-carved wooden hand mirror with a curved handle and spiral detail on the backside.
Category
20th Century Table Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Cristal Art Hand Mirror
By Cristal Arte
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian art glass boudoir hand mirror by Cristal Art with apricot/peach colored glass on one
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Cut Glass
$1,175
Vintage Bent Bamboo Hand Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Beautiful elegant hand mirror made of bent bamboo. Fun coastal element to add to your vanity top
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Splendid Hand Mirror, European, 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid double sided hand mirror, European, 1900s.
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Biedermeier More Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass