Posted 12 years ago
Https3x
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Well, this is actually my mother's. Shes lugged it around sure it is something. I've tried to find a mirror like this online but haven't even come close.
Sorry about how dusty it is. I wiped the mirror off a little, but there is so much built up dust/grim on it and I don't want to use anything on it just in case I might damage it somehow. Also couldn't get the time stamp off of the image. Haha.
There are four almost like candle holders that turn out. OR I saw in a western, I know funny, a stand with similar "hooks" but they were for hats.
On the bottom are more hooks that turned out and in the back view picture I turned a few of them out to show.
The sides are carved into two spirals from a single piece of wood. Just love it.
One thing that seems strange though, is the screws. There are only a few, but they are.. Old. I haven't taken one out, but I'd like to think, as my mother does, that they are.. Once again "Old" screws. I'm just not sure where to look anymore.
Well, nonetheless, it is one interesting piece I think. :]
I think it is for wigs and robes.
At least the fold out arms could be for wigs.
Perhaps hats?
Google antique wig holder and you'll see the individual version.
It looks like the mirror pivots too so that you get an adjustable view of the head.
The turning is quite involved.
Someone will be able to tell you about that double twist.
Even the screws seem to be nicely curved to fit properly with the curve of the turned bobbin struts. Do you think they are necessary or were they added later?
Maybe someone can tell you what the wood is?
Do you think it is American or could it be English/Canadian. I'm thinking it's for a legal firm in the time when wigs were worn. Just a thought.
In Australia barristers or attorneys still wear wigs in court.
The whole object is a really nice piece of wood turning.
Thanks for sharing!
Those wig stands look a lot like those. I never even thought of that. Thank you very much, its a good possibility that they may be. It always made me wonder if they were for candles, why was there no evidence of it? Hmm. Might be a new starting place for some more research.
The mirror does piviot, it is held buy two chains. And the mirror itself is held in buy some nails that look just like the screws.. They don't look modern.
I'm not sure if the screws were added or not. I don't trust myself to take them out and see if maybe they were added later on, my gut tells me, and the fact they look good in the piece, that they might be original.
I've never wondered about the wood either. I'd just like to know what it is really. I am SICK of my mother hauling this thing around, and god forbid you talk to her about it. Haha.
I've not had much experience with many antiques, I am actually fairly young. My mother owns a thrift store and we clean real estates. So as you can imagine, we find a lot of things we are unsure of, so i've learn quite a bit since helping her.
So if its American, Canadian, or what have you, I honestly couldn't make the distinction. :/
It is lovely wood turning though, I'd have to say whomever made this, really knew what they were doing. We actually found this in an old, old house we were redoing in Maryland. That is a neat bit of information about the Wigs though, kinda strange its still a thing.
Thank you very much for your reply! Maybe I'll be able to find abit more about it with these new possibilities.
I would call this a stick and ball hall mirror, probably oak. You would hang your jackets on the lower pegs and your hats on the swing out arms. Circa 1900. Nice open twist detail.
Oh my lord. You have no idea how much you just put my mind at rest. I'd hug you right now! Thank you so much!
I couldn't agree more after looking through images. Now the task of value is upon me.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-victorian-oak-stick-ball-hall-coat-hat <-- Found the exact mirror.
Not sure if you are a member or not, so I looked...it sold for 225.00.
They had quite a bit of damage on theirs though too I read in the description. The only thing wrong with this one it is missing a spindle. Any ideas of what it could run for? Or would it still be about the same. And thank you, I was just about to give in and subscribe. Seems like that site is worth it though. I have quite a bit that pops up on it. :]
I'm not sure what it is worth, but I think your mom was smart to lug it around! Good luck in your search :)
Haha, yea. Its among a few things she has. She also owns a thrift store, so her luggage is always growing. Thank you very much. :]