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     • A mirror is something we all take for granted, forgetting that it is a piece of oak furniture in it's own right. Variations are almost endless with frame options, glass options, size and intended use.
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   Is a mirror a piece of oak furniture?

   • A mirror is something we all take for granted, forgetting that it is a piece of oak furniture in it's own right. Variations are almost endless with frame options, glass options, size and intended use.

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   Are circular oak mirrors a good choice?

   • For smaller spaces or children’s bedrooms, our circular oak mirrors are a great option. Our oak mirrors have thick frames that make a feature out of the beautiful hardwood, with a choice of finishes including natural, rustic and grey wash that highlight the wood grain patterns.

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   What are oak framed mirrors?

   • These oak framed mirrors are available as a single swivel model where the optimum angle is set by the user, or as a triple hinged model with three viewing aspects. The oak frames are either plain, rebated or include top rails, according to the range they are featured in. In all cases, the frames are fitted with high quality bevelled or plain glass.

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   Where can I find antique mirrors in the UK?

   • At Nimbus Antiques, you’ll find a wide range of beautiful wooden and gold antique mirrors, including wall-mounted, cheval and toilet mirrors. This useful buyer’s guide will introduce some of the types of antique mirror most commonly found in the UK today.

   Antique Mirrors: A Buyers Guide - Nimbus Antiques

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   Why are antique mirrors so important?

   • This may be due to the fact that mirrors were valued possessions and were, therefore, often well cared for and passed down as treasured heirlooms. At Nimbus Antiques, you’ll find a wide range of beautiful wooden and gold antique mirrors, including wall-mounted, cheval and toilet mirrors.

   Antique Mirrors: A Buyers Guide - Nimbus Antiques

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   How much do antique mirrors cost?

   • It’s hard to give an idea of how much an antique mirror should cost, as each mirror will be individually priced based on factors including its age, condition and the materials used in its manufacture. At Nimbus Antiques, you’ll find antique mirrors priced between £500-£5000.

   Antique Mirrors: A Buyers Guide - Nimbus Antiques

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3. antiquesworld.co.uk › different-antique-furnitureDifferent Antique Furniture Terminology From A to Z.

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   Liming. Liming is a finish usually seen on period oak furniture due to its grain pattern, using a white paste to fill the open wood pores, giving a distinctive look. Linen fold. Linen fold furniture is furniture that has panels of decoration in the form of folded linen.

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5. www.nimbusantiques.co.uk › antiques-guides › antiqueAntique Mirrors: A Buyers Guide - Nimbus Antiques

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   • What Are The Different Types of Antique Mirror?
   • How Can I Tell The Age of An Antique Mirror Based on Its Style and Features?
   • How Much Do Antique Mirrors Cost?
   • What Should I Look Out For When Buying An Antique Mirror?

   Handheld mirrors

   Throughout history, mirrors have been used for symbolic purposes as well as practical ones. In the areas inhabited by the Silk Road, handheld mirrors were used in rituals and funerary rites, as well as some forms of entertainment. The earliest mirrors were handheld and it is not surprising that portable mirrors have remained popular through the decades, from the first glass mirrors with handles used by the Romans to the decorative compact mirrors carried by Victorian ladies.

   Dressing table or ‘toilet’ mirrors

   It is thought that dressing tables were first used by the ancient Egyptians, however, they became a sought-after piece of furniture for wealthy Europeans during the late 1600s, when carpenters in Italy and France began producing designs that often incorporated an internal mirror. A great example is Jean-François Oeben’s mechanical table, which was made for Madame de Pompadour. Separate free-standing mirrors, designed to fit atop a dressing table, became popular in the 17th century. Known as t...

   Cheval mirrors

   Named after the French word for horse, due to the fact they stand on four legs, cheval mirrorsare essentially a larger version of the toilet mirror. Often full-length, these ornate yet functional mirrors were first produced in Paris and gained popularity during the 19th century. Cheval mirrors from the Victorian era are often constructed from mahogany or walnut, and usually feature a relatively thick wooden frame with carved detail. Art Deco cheval mirrors, on the other hand, are likely to fe...

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   It is often possible to get a good idea of the age of an antique mirror based on its stylistic features. Below we share some of the key design features of mirrors produced from the 1700s onward.

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   It’s hard to give an idea of how much an antique mirror should cost, as each mirror will be individually priced based on factors including its age, condition and the materials used in its manufacture. At Nimbus Antiques, you’ll find antique mirrors priced between £500-£5000.

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   If you’re about to spend a large amount of money on an antique mirror, it’s important to know exactly what you are buying. The below tips will help you to gain more of an idea when it comes to estimating a mirror’s age and attempting to reveal its provenance.

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6. www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk › category › mirrorsMirrors | Oak Mirrors & Wooden | Oak Furnitureland UK

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   Our oak mirrors have thick frames that make a feature out of the beautiful hardwood, with a choice of finishes including natural, rustic and grey wash that highlight the wood grain patterns.

7. antiquesworld.co.uk › history-styles-caringThe History, Styles and Caring for Antique Mirrors.

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   From the William IV period and is constructed from a lovely mix of rosewood and oak, this inverted break fronted moulded mirror has a rosewood central panel with inlaid decoration. It is framed by elegant half rounded columns and is the perfect finishing touch for a hallway or landing.

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8. www.invaluable.com › blog › antique-mirrorsA Guide to Identifying and Collecting Antique Mirrors

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   Jan 29, 2021 · How to Identify an Antique Mirror. Antique mirrors are commonly made of glass coated by silver, gold, or chrome. Outside of the use of tin and mercury in Venetian antique mirrors, which causes a mirrors to develop a crystalline appearance as it ages, there are other telltale signs of a mirror’s age.

9. antique-marks.com › identifying-antique-furnitureIdentifying Antique Furniture and Furnishings

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   There are several ways you can identify an antique furniture item. The first aspect is the joinery; machine-cut furniture was not produced until about 1860. If the piece has drawers, remove a drawer and look carefully where the front and back of the drawer are fastened to the sides of the drawer.