SIX MIRRORS RELATED TO FOOD, DRINKS AND RESTAURANTS.
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Winning Bid:
$149.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1007 in auction 214
Value Code:
G/H - $100 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Circular mirrors are 2-1/8” to 2.5” and the pair of ovals are about 2.75”. First is for “The Famous Restaurant In New York/Hofbrau Haus…”. Exc. silvering on the mirror although a tiny 3/8” hairline split along the reverse collet that makes very slightest bump and slightest hint of stain on lower left front edge. This is barely seen and the piece still displays beautifully. Second is mirror advertising “Lunch Time/Maschmeier’s/Best Home Cooking.” About 90% of the silvering remains. Some long but light vertical scratches in reflected light and a few pinpoints of stain along the upper left edge with a small speck of celluloid missing from the side. Still displays very nicely and with clock face design. Next is sepia real photo of the interior of “Rude Cafeteria Co.” Silvering is darkened on the perimeter. Cello has small tan age dot and pinpoint nick at very center. Wonderful detail and with a glass employees can be seen standing towards the rear of the room. Early 1900s. Next is for “Golden Pheasant Inn/Chicago.” Minor cloudiness on mirror. Celluloid is clean and NM. Next is real photo of young woman in high collar dress with elaborate designs. She promotes “The Brunswick/Chanute, Kansas.” Two small flakes off outer edge of the mirror and with silvering about 90% intact. Celluloid remains extremely clean. Early 1900s. Last is from the famous “Blackhawk” Chicago restaurant which operated in the Loop from 1920-1984. It was known for being an entertainment mecca featuring Big Band music. Pictured is “Your Host Harry ‘Woo-Woo’ Stevens.” Mirror is circa late 1930s and has scattered and very light age marks on the extreme outer edge.
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