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The World's Most Valuable Collector's Items

106. Espelho de olho de boi estilo federal

Manufacturer: European/UK manufacturers 
original price: not listed
Value today:
US$ 10,000*

Os espelhos de olho de boi de estilo federal são espelhos convexos que têm sido um símbolo de riqueza e poder por séculos. A forma dos espelhos iluminaria uma sala quando ela fosse iluminada por velas, então esses espelhos são anteriores à invenção da eletricidade. A Era Federal ocorreu de 1776-1806.

Federal style porthole mirror @countryliving / Pinterest.com

These mirrors were also known as “Girandole” mirrors and were made of hardwood coated with gilded bronze and gold leaf. Some of these mirrors looked like ship portholes and were even more expensive when they were made from imported woods like ebony. A mirror like this, in perfect condition, can be worth $ 10,000 or more.

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