Large Antique Beveled Glass Wood Framed Hand Mirror bird cage with its wonderfully shaped wooden

with its wonderfully shaped wooden spokes and steel (nice and heavy_ rim

it reminds me somehow of Plains Indian ledger drawings and shields: just stunning

" I believe because of the little "ball in cage" whimsies at the end of their handles

So I would guess it was a woman who did these designs

I truly believe one can never have too many boxes

Large Antique Beveled Glass Wood Framed Hand Mirror bird cage with its wonderfully shaped woodenThis the a really lovely old beveled glass hand mirror (often described as Shaker). The warm, natural hardwood frame is in more of less perfect condition, and compared to most of these one finds, the mirror is in very good shape too as shown in detail photos. Late 19th or very early 20th century I believe. Really a lovely one for the vanity, or wrap a ribbon around the handle and hang it from the wall. 13 1 8" long x 7 1 2" wide x 1 2" thick.