Posted 9 years ago
Danielblf
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I have this Coca-Cola mirror that I inherited from a lost uncle just trying to find a price on it .
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It is a modern decorator piece-- pure FANTASY and of no interest to Coke collectors.
As a decorator piece they will bring a minimal amount.
scott
Well looking through listings of Coca-Cola mirrors, I didn't find any that were made in Sweden. Sweden has a very strong connection with Coca-Cola, both through the designer of the bottle, and their Santa Claus campaign.:
http://www.coca-colacompany.com/cokebottle100/the-man-behind-the-coke-bottle-sweden-celebrates-its-role-in-the-birth-of-an-icon
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/santa-coke-and-swedes-exhibit-american-swedish-institute-opens-nov-6/
Not surprising, then, that Sweden would produce mirrors featuring Coca-Cola. You might look further into the maker of your mirror and see where it leads you. Good luck. :)
Yes, scott's exactly right, these and other fantasy mirrors were mass produced starting in the nostalgia-fueled 70's lead up to the bicentennial. Nice decorative and sentimental value (nice that your uncle found you!) It's not unusual to see them up for sale on eBay with dubious descriptions, listed for big bucks by sellers hoping to reel in a big fish.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-LARGE-Antique-Coca-Cola-Mirror-38-x-28-Wood-Glass-Frame-/171806574807
Just a note re the link in the post above: Made in the USA, according to the listing. Whereas the mirror above was made in Sweden. Yes there are many fantasy mirrors from the US on the secondary market, I wasn't able to track another down from Sweden. Wouldn't make much difference in terms of value I don't think as it is obviously contemporary, however helps the poster to compare apples to apples where possible.
Looks like the backer board is made in Sweden-- may/ may not be an indication of the fantasy mirrors origin.
The origin of the piece has no effect on value/ collectibility of the item.
As daddy posted these are often seen on ebay-- many times with bogus descriptions and often SELLING for big bucks to new/ unknowledgeable collectors.
scott
It is an attractive mirror. The question of where it was made is interesting as it relates to the history of Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola is the classic icon of American imperialism, as ubiquitous as Mickey Mouse, another collectible I also have little interest in for the same reasons. As to whether it is valuable, value is relative, people will pay for something if they like it.
katherine is correct-- people will pay (or overpay) for something if they like it.
I should have stated that the origin has no impact for coke collectors as it is a fantasy piece. These fantasy mirrors are a "dime a dozen".
scott
We must take Scott's word that he speaks for all Coke collectors as to whether origin makes no difference as to value. If the poster is willing to sell me the mirror for a dime, I'm happy to buy it, contingent on shipping costs.
A dime may be overpaying, but I'm willing to risk it.
For those unfamiliar with the saying "dime a dozen": a commonly seen or easily found item that is inexpensive.
scott
I would also be so bold to speak for collectors in general (in all fields) that FANTASY items are not eagerly sought or collected (no matter the origin).
FANTASY items are created as inexpensive decorator pieces OR to fool new/ unknowledgeable collectors.
Many collectors are fooled. One need only to look at CW pages to see the "Rare Antique Coke mirror", "Antique toy car", "Tiffany Belt buckle", "KKK token" to see how many times folks are fooled by this stuff.
Because these items never existed as an original piece, MOST collectors dislike the stuff and steer clear of fantasy items.
scott
katherine, I must say, for someone with little interest in ubiquitous symbols of American imperialism, you're sure getting a lot of mileage out of this one. ;0)
My friends know how truly lazy I am. It takes some prodding to make me go to any extra effort in skinning cats. Had the information about fantasy mirrors been posted in the first place in order to better educate/assist the poster, I wouldn't have had to go to the trouble. But there, you see, well worth the trouble. Perhaps we've all learned a lesson, in manners if nothing else.
Don't worry about dragging Mickey into it, I'm sure no one took offense... 8:0(
The late great governor of Texas, Ann Richards, used to say that she "wouldn't give you a plugged nickel for a cut glass bowl." We all have different priorities, what I got no use for may be someone else's idea of wonderful. Room for everybody on CW, I think.
I don't mean to be rude but the only Fantasy is some of the responses I am surprised to see. I hope the Owner ignored the responses and bad information and kept the art. Obviously no one has had the pleasure of viewing this masterpiece of period art. Hand painted around the turn of the century with an original backing of wood with no markings of any kind. The original backing on this piece has been replaced which should br obvious to most collectors. This piece remarkably has no signs of pitting which almost always accompanies this beauty. Should you want to sell it for a fair price I would be happy to oblige you. My advice is to take it to a certified appraiser who will authenticate the period, the rest is up to you. The last one I saw the ribbon on the glass was actual gold leaf. Good luck.
Suggest you get some books or do some reading on these, gettysburg!
This one is an easy FANTASY ID.
Take a look at ebay and you will find hundreds of these "masterpieces of period art" to throw your money at.
scott