Find That Antique Mirror!
There are many places that have antique mirrors for sale. A brief search on the Internet will bring a lot of places to buy these antiques, however, although it is an excellent place to start, there are many more options.
Ancient shows are a great place to frequent! Not only are there antiques for sale on the day, but they are attended by like-minded people. They can provide invaluable advice on where to get information and ideas on where to continue your search. You can search the local newspaper to find out when these shows are going on or perhaps your museum will have a list of different fairs. Get ready to ask questions!
Garage sales and property sales can be wonderful hunting grounds. Especially for those who love the thrill of hunting, these places can hold treasures to discover. Many people have an "old" mirror that they do not know is old and, often, it is in garage sales and real estate where the buyer can see these mirrors among items for sale. However, it takes a little work. You may have to go through enough to find that treasure.
Antique stores are also an option. When dealing with these professional marketers you will generally pay more. Above the cost of the mirror have overhead costs to cover and that reflects (ha ha) on the price. On the positive side, you can have more confidence in authenticity. The distributors have a great experience and should be able to show you the particular aspects that show that authenticity.
Go back to the Internet briefly. Many distributors advertise and are easy to find. You can use a site like Craigslist to find mirrors for sale in your area and on eBay you can specify sellers within a certain range from your home. Using it to buy from long distance poses problems when it comes to inspection. If you are not completely sure of the seller and can not inspect the mirror before buying it, be very careful. You may be buying a reproduction.
Once you know where to find these antique mirrors, how will you recognize an authentic antiquity of more than 100 years from an old beaten mirror? The answer is simply research and it's another fun and interesting part of antiques.
There are many excellent ways to obtain information about antique mirrors and, as already mentioned, one of them is an antiques fair. The antiques community is very open and there are always people who love talking about antiques and sharing information and, in general, you can find an "expert" in any facet of antiques!
The library is, of course, a wonderful source of excellent information. Reference books have very detailed information and images that are invaluable when trying to identify a particular antique mirror. There are many books dedicated only to mirrors, so the search is not too difficult.
While visiting antique stores, talk to the owner and ask questions. In general, merchants are in business because they are passionate about antiques and, having turned them into their careers, naturally have a lot of information. In general, they are more than willing to share.
It is also worth taking a look at universities, museums, community colleges or recreation centers, as they often conduct courses on the identification of antiquities. They are a great place to get solid information and a fun way to learn. Of course, do not forget that the internet is also a resource. If you stick to antiquarian websites, libraries or recognized museums, you will know that the information is reliable.
Knowing where to find antique mirrors for sale and then how to recognize them are two vital skills for the antique hunter. There are so many beautiful mirrors available and many unidentified treasures to find. Armed with the knowledge and sense of adventure, a fabulous antique mirror can be purchased at an excellent price. Visit on this link to get the knowledge regarding the antique mirror.
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