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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Who Wants To See A Antique Mirror!

Last weekend my sister and I took my mom for the first time to yard sales around our fair city. My mom is not use to doing this, so she was in a bit of shock when she saw what people where selling. By the end of the day she enjoyed herself and she scored BIG when she found this lovely oval antique mirror, which she only paid $2.50 for. When I took the mirror apart, I found markings on the frame and the mirror. The frame was made by a company call Burwood Product Co, from Illinois and the mirror was made by Toledo Plate Window Glass Co, from Ohio.  The mirror has a few scratches, but other then that everything else looks great.

Here are the before pictures:

The paint on the frame was rubbed off, so I used Rust-Oleum Metallic paint & Primer in Pure Gold
Here are the before:
I love all these details on the frame.


I love this antique mirror and I am so jealous my mom found it first. LOL, I would like to add some glazing, but my mom hasn't see the mirror yet, but rest assure I will get some glazing on this lovely piece. (wink wink) Thank you for stopping by and have a Happy Easter! I LOVE your SWEET comments, so drop me a line.

Hugs,

Vanessa
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13 comments:

  1. Sass - aka - KathyApril 5, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Vanessa! What a gorgeous piece. A great find for your mom. Sounds like she'll be doing more yard sale-ing in the future!

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  2. SherryApril 7, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    She really scored big! It's a beautiful mirror.

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  3. HeatherApril 9, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Hi Vanessa! Love this mirror and how you spraypainted it to its current loveliness! Am following you back :) Heather

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  4. thistlewoodfarmApril 9, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    That mirror is amazing! I love the transformation!

    Hope you had a wonderful Easter!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  5. Deborah@Green Willow PondApril 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Way to restore an old mirror! It looks lovely now. Have a great evening!

    {{hugs}}
    Deborah

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  6. BrandiApril 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Great find! I love the mirror! I can't believe it was so cheap. You scored big time.

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  7. AnonymousApril 15, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    2.50 or 250.00 ? How is that a score?

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    1. VanessaApril 16, 2012 at 8:13 AM

      The period after the two doesn't show up well, but its $2.50, so it was a big score.

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Vanessa

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  8. KarenaApril 19, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    What a find. I love the design on this fab mirror, it turned out beautifully!

    ...Came over from Katherine's..

    I have a $100 Giveaway from Soft Surroundings on my site if you would like to enter!!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Love this mirror! AND, I think your mom should give it to you!!!

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  10. Katherines CornerApril 19, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Well that is just beautiful!!! Thank you for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things Hop! xo

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  11. Karen at Bargain-ista.comApril 23, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    What a great find! It looks so pretty the way you fixed it up! Love it!!!

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