bradley & hubbard brass aesthetic mirrors

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« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2009, 04:05:52 AM »

hello!

this is another great find.... you must be a hunter and gatherer!
in all seriousness, a very nice piece and the fabric choice compliments
it nicely.

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« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2009, 11:06:51 PM »

I love posting flea market finds!

Found this nice pair of aesthetic movement candlesticks at a flea market today for $30. While not the greatest ones I've ever seen they are a real nice form and the crystals may even be original? Great patina too! Looking for treasures is just so much fun and i love the tactile experience of actually walking around in the sunshine and picking objects up and examining them as opposed to just sitting in a chair and searching ebay. Bargains are still out there!

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/zekenstein/IMG_2331.jpg


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« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2009, 03:02:41 AM »

Hi Zeke--

Great find! The crystals appear to be the same ones
on the B&H mirror I have. I am guessing it may be a
common type, but it could also mean they are original.

On another note---the Brass Menagerie book is on ebay
at this time for a cheap buy it now price if anyone
is interested. I have actually owned two of the books
as I gave one as a gift recently. I paid significantly
more for this book so I consider the 29.95 price a bargain.

as follows:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Book-American-Brass-of-the-Aesthetic-Movement_W0QQitemZ350248719686QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518c735546&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2009, 03:55:14 PM »

Thanks for the heads up on the book Stever. I grabbed it based on yours and Zeke's recommendation of it. I've never seen a copy of it in person - but have been curious to see it. I look forward to it's arrival. Maybe it will turn me into a brass hound like you and Zeke.


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« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2009, 01:36:37 AM »

Woodwright-

Good! I thought a Rare Victorian follower would benefit from this
book and I am delighted it was you. I believe you will be
very pleased with the purchase. It is a great "read!"

Stever


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« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2009, 09:14:25 PM »

Zeke- (and all)

Here is another B & H mirror that found me at a local
antiques store a week ago. It is not "aesthetic eastlake,"
but nonetheless worthy of rescue! Brass plate over iron
and clearly marked with the B&H trademark. Thought you might
enjoy.

Woodwright-
did you get the Brass Menagerie book yet?

Stever


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« Reply #21 on: September 28, 2009, 04:58:38 AM »

Hey Stever, Yes, the book "A Brass Menagerie" arrived. Very nice book - lots of pictures of beautiful Victorian brasswork and it is an interesting read. It's easy to see how one could be drawn to collect it. Thanks for the recommendation and the heads up on the book. I too recommend it to lovers of victoriana. For anyone else interested in it there are (2) other copies for sale for cover price ($29.95 + Shipping - about $35.00 total. Go to bookfinder.com and search for it to see the sellers offering it) woodwright


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« Reply #22 on: September 28, 2009, 09:13:37 PM »

The book is really great and the pics and text make for very nice reading. I like this review of it, it's very enlightening.

http://www.americandecorativeart.com/internalpages/exhibitions/brass/index.html


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« Reply #23 on: September 28, 2009, 09:19:52 PM »

Cool Mirror Stever! Original marked Bradley and Hubbard makes it even better.

I was in this weird antique shop this weekend off the beaten path. On a table was a 1893 Russell and Irwin catalog! It was like 5 inches thick, hardcover and like every page was illustrated. I asked for a price and the lady told me it was a reference book they use and it was just left out. Oh well! The inside cover had a price pencilled in, $3! I had fun looking at it though!


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« Reply #24 on: September 30, 2009, 12:46:02 AM »

Zeke, offer her $100 or something, maybe she'll budge and sell it.


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« Reply #25 on: September 30, 2009, 08:48:13 PM »

Ya know John,

I may just do that! Its so darn big and such a great reference. It's well used and the pages have tattered edges but it looks more or less intact and complete. My question is who did they give out a thousand page catalog to? Hardware stores perhaps? It looks like it cost a ton of money to produce! It's HUGE!


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« Reply #26 on: October 02, 2009, 11:13:51 AM »

$100 sounds like it would be a steal for a book like that - especially to a hardware hound like Zeke (or Stever). Where would you find another one? I'm sure you could get your money back on it anytime on ebay - maybe make a little on a good day. Money can be a big motivator - I'd give it a serious shot - sounds like a cool catalog. You'll have to let us know if you get it - maybe post a few pics. woodwright


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« Reply #27 on: October 05, 2009, 12:25:53 AM »

Yes, the book for $100 would be a good buy.
Most hardware books which carry the actual
manufacturer name were thick renditions. Catalogues
were expensive to produce in their day. Often,
one will find the jobber catalogue---one which is much
smaller in size. The R&E catalogue Zeke has found
should show the "heart knob / plate / suite " which
was posted in the hardware blog. It is a beautiful
book and i encourage you to persue it.

Now--- if anyone has or knows of a 1876 corbin catalogue
I'd appreciate an email.

Stever


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« Reply #28 on: October 17, 2009, 02:51:21 AM »

Greetings-
Update on Aesthetic brass/bronze/cast iron mirrors and their values:

Two different nice aesthetic mirrors sold on ebay today. The first-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110443119406&ssPageName=S

sold at $355.00. It is a fine representation, except that it was missing it's candle
holders and bracket assembly. I was frankly suprised at its hammer price due to the
missing items. The second-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300355829850&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

sold at $199. and I believe it was a bargain. The pics were poor and the description
did not state the word "aesthetic." This mirror is clearly Bradley and Hubbard (from patent pics)
and matches the easel in my collection(also in Brass Menagerie book). It is also
the mate to Zeke's brass plated iron mirror shown earlier in this post.

There are also several other bronze B&H mirrors currently on ebay, but these two
most closely match the aesthetic designs seen earlier in this blog.


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« Reply #29 on: October 17, 2009, 04:08:17 PM »

I put up an antique brass search "shopping" page at the bottom. It's a catch-call to some degree since some people don't know they have B&H or don't know it's Aesthetic style, so there will be some less desirable ones in there due to the broader search.

http://rarevictorian.com/shop-for-victorian-antiques


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