I found something inside of FOLK ART mirror / 19' th century mirror restoration
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this video I will restore 19'th century mirror.
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Beautiful mirror hidden under years of grime. A sympathetic restoration, and the owner was correct to leave the old glass in it.
Agree
Absolutely right. Even if the old glass was not reflective, I would have put a new piece over the old or behind the old and left the old in place. Very important to keep everything together.
I totally agree!
Agreed. New glass would be too jarring next to such a beautiful old frame.
Agree.
Such incredibly beautiful wood! What a phenomenal job you did to restore it!
Lovely restoration and a gorgeous mirror! So glad you kept the old glass, the patina is incredible. And long time ago the master himself looked into it, wow.🥰🇳🇱
That job was at Master level. It is a treasure. Leaving that mirror in was the right thing to do. That is history facing you with a carved wood frame.
Your client is very lucky. Magnificent job. And the fact it is signed! OMG! It was so exciting to me. Carol from California, USA
Fantastic work. That wood grain is stunning. I bet your client was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out.
Beautiful mirror and splendid restoration! Cleaning off all of that grime was like taking Mother Nature out of a body bag. The client was quite correct to retain the original mirror. To have replaced the original mirror would've stolen its soul.
...." robado el alma..." sin duda. Hermosa definición.
i agree, true lovers of antiques will appreciate it more.
I feel it would have "cheapened" it.
Wow! That mostly cleaned up with minimal repair work needed but I still enjoyed seeing you rescue this beautiful mirror. Great job!
My mouth dropped open when you first uncovered the birch wood. Amazing! What a great service you provide. 😊
I did too, it is so beautiful.
Even old and dirty, it was a pretty piece, but now, it’s breathtaking!!❤️😍
refinishing it does not make it any younger!
Wow, what an exquisite mirror. Beautiful job restoring 👏🏼🥰
Спасибо большое за такой чудесный новогодний подарок!!! Всегда с нетерпением ждем Ваши видео. Пожалуйста, в новом году радуйте нас чаще! Желаем здоровья, счастья и мира!
What a beautiful piece from 1882. It's exciting to learn the history behind some of the pieces you've restored. You too are a master, Ahti.
Such wonderfully patterned wood, hidden under years of grime. An excellent job Ahti that will allow the mirror to live on. Thanks for your videos this year and I hope that we get more of the same next year. Happy New Year.
I always find it strange here in the States that antiques can lose value if the piece is cleaned, which keeps so many beautiful pieces trapped in a dark, grimy shell but as shown in this video, the beauty just underneath the layer of grime (or "patina" in the States) can be breathtakingly beautiful.
I have often thought that this must be a practice that developed here because there is very little history. The layers of grime must have been adopted as proof of age and even provenance when accompanied by the right stamp or signature of the craftsman.
PS regarding masterful craftsman:
He certainly was and it takes one to know one 😊
I am glad you kept the old mirror. It's interesting that the symmetry was off.
Beautiful job, Ahti! ❤
I have a hand craved mirrored sideboard and its symmetry is off too. Just proves its handmade origin!
Очень люблю смотреть работу реставраторов, когда из старой, почти свалочной вещи, рождается вот такая красота!
Nálunk első és legfontosabb a szimmetria kikapcsolása !!
that mirror is stunning! I love birch trees but never heard of the Flame Birch. I immediately looked it up! I have an old mirror that needs cleaning. wonder if i should get so lucky and find something so unique for wood under all that grime......
Another stunning restoration, Ahti! You pointed out the "non-symmetry" at the top carving...somehow, I never noticed it but it certainly does not detract from the overall beauty of the mirror.
It adds character, if anything, and confirms it was not machine made at a factory, but personally hand crafted.
Very nice restoration, the mirror came out great 👍
I am sure that many of us will appreciate the emotional load that this restoration carries, with the discovery of the artisan's name, the identification, lineage, and the worthy continuation you provide to the piece.
Великолепная вещь древних времён, 😮❤
Imagine all the people whom have looked into that glass for the last century plus!!! The glass holds magic, and the wood holds history. Thank you for this video!
Beautiful mirror and the craftsmanship is amazing, but so are you Ahti. I am so happy you kept it original and brought it back to all it's glory.
Beautiful sympathetic restoration, i love the fact the piece has history you can relate, in the UK distressed mirror is more valuable so you did the right thing by not changing it.
Absolutely Beautiful! Great work, as always! Thank you for the research. Makes the piece even more special!
С неба Мастер краснодеревщик смотрит и говорит через 142 года спасибо.Мой труд ещё послужить потомкам. 🔥🔥🔥❤Владивосток🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
What a beautiful transformation!!
The client was correct about the mirror. Beautiful work as usual.
Correct in what regard?
@@c0ldc0ne correct in keeping the original mirror glass
@@Joans20thCenturySurely that's just their personal preference, not a matter of right or wrong.
Dear ATR, I did some quick internet searching for the current time value of what this mirror would have cost in USD. 45 Kopek ( Copeks ) need to be realized against what was the Daily Wage of a manual labourer of 60-70 kopecks in the 1880's. This means that this mirror had the approximate value of 1/2 ( or more ) of half a days wage for a unskilled labor in today's buying power. In the US that would be approximately $ 125 to $ 175 USD per day. So this mirror would have been worth "roughly" $ 80.00 USD today.
Very nice mirror. Great job as always.
Beautiful job. My late husband was a talented restorer. He enjoyed my "finds" to work on. That was my talent ,bringing him projects. 💙✌️
Wow! Hopefully in the future nobody paints it some trendy color destroying the beautiful woodgrain
Gyönyörű faminta rejtőzött a rétegek alatt.
Szép munka, szép eredmény!
Absolutely stunning. A true craftsman... both of you, the creator and the restorer.
Excellent work. From one old master to a modern master.
The old master would be gratified. 😁
Beautiful piece and excellent restoration!
What a transformation, that wood is beautiful
Gorgeous work but I agree a new mirror would've been nice : )
It's so nice to think about what this mirror has historically witnessed. The craftsman who made it would certainly be happy to see how your restoration revived the object and gave it longevity. A magnificent and emotional restoration, again! Bravo! May your new year be fabulous. I'm a big fan of your work, Ahti!🎉👏🌷
Another amazing restoration! Well done!
I have never seen flame birch before and it is EXQUISITE! Amazing restoration job!
Such beautiful wood and excellent job! Was it expensive for the time when it was made? Also, did you add your signature to the back?
That wood is truly beautiful, I did not think it would come out so stunning. I have learnt you don't need to sand it down to bare wood. ❤
OMG! The birch grain was amazing when you revealed it! Out of curiosity, why did you use hide glue to repair the cracked decorative finish (3:46)? Since that joint does not need to be reversible, wouldn't regular woodworker's glue have been a better choice due to a stronger bond? Whatever. Your shellac finish was amazing!!! Incredible transformation, as always, Ahti. Thank you!
Perfect! Congratulatons .
Beautiful work. I’m glad there are people who want to restore things, rather than buy new crap.
What a difference between before and after! Congratulations, excellent work!👍🏻😃
Ahti, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024. I know there are going to be magnificent restorations.
Beautiful restoration! I agree with the client, keeping the original mirror is important. Wonderful.
I hope Mr Kongrak was proud of his beautiful work as should you. I doubt he’d have ever considered his stunning carving would still be around and now seen & admired by people all over the world.
Great restoration, but I too would have preferred to have replaced the mirror. It's all very well it being old and having 'soul' but a mirror is meant to be functional. With the old mirror in there I think this beautiful mirror is much more likely to be junked by somebody who doesn't 'appreciate' its soul and just wants to be able to see clearly.
The figured Birch in that mirror from 19th century is beautiful and you brought back the beauty in that mirror. It looks really really good.....
Stunning transformation Ahti ! I prefer the original mirror also. May the new year be peaceful & happy for you & your family. 🫶
That's why there are superstitions of ghosts living in mirrors!! Almost 150 years after the spirit of the master carpenter appeared to people again.
The lack of symmetry in the mirror frieze is not accidental: if you orient the mirror at the correct angle, so that the frieze is symmetrical, you will be able to notice a ripple in the surface of the mirror itself, through which you can access the mirror dimension in which Daniel Kangro has lived for decades. This is why your client insisted on keeping the original mirror.
Beautiful work as always. Congratulations! It's a balm and a pleasure watch you work.
That was a fantastic restoration job, Ahti. Not a lot of cutting and replacing but a lot of putting it up to value with careful work. I like the costumer's choice of keeping the old mirror glass. Keeps the overall personality of the piece. That flaming birch truly was a surprise.
Here's to you and master Daniel Kangro.
Have a Happy 2024, mate. Cheers.
Amazing work!! You are a master as well. Mr. Kangro would be proud.
Beautiful, and keeping the original mirror with the patina was the best choice.
Amazing job!! Happy New year and prosperity!!!
Imagine all the faces and reflections that have been in that mirror, no way would I have put a new mirror in that frame !!!
What a beautiful mirror under all that grime! ❤
This restoration is beautiful to watch. The frame is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing yer work
Muito Lindo!
What a treasure! Love this story! Your work no matter what the craft, sign and date it! Tha k you
How could you ever prefer new mirror glass? Puzzles me completely!! That is the freaking soul of the whole darn thing you would have replaced. Thank God for the owners good taste!
Flaming birch wood, how beautiful. You are a master of your craft.
I would never suspect that beautiful grain under the grime and finish. Another project well done sir.
Always admire your work. A beauty n skill mixed on the mirror
Very beautiful!
Fantastic job. As usual. Greetings from Poland! :)
El espejo encantado volvio a la vida gracias a unas manos diestras gracias genio
Daniel Kangro certainly was a Master Craftsman, knowing how to show the grain of that wood to perfection. A beautiful restoration, thank you
Totally fn amazing ❤ Happy New Year🎉
Absolutly fantastic. No more words are needed.
Beautiful work
It looks absolutely stunning and like the client, i love the old mirror plate 😊
This piece is a little too fine, in my opinion, to be classed as folk art. You really brought it back to itself. Thanks very much!
Ahti, that was magnificent. From the before shot, I had no idea of the beauty of the wood. Thank you for sharing this piece with us all.
Beautiful piece
Very beautiful restoration! Such a treasure ...
Beautiful wood under all that! Wonderful restoration
A stunningly beautiful job! As always.❤
Absolutely Gorgeous antique mirror! Your love , appreciation and respect for the piece is apparent in your every move! Thanks so much for sharing. Happy new year
Wow that wood was a lovely surprise. And the lack of symmetry is one of the things I love about handmade as opposed to factory produced. It makes it unique ❤
Oh, my gosh...it's STUNNING! I think the old mirror is the best way.
Beautiful restoration!!
Классная реставрация, итог шикарный.
Fantastic work & such a beautiful piece! The owners are blessed to own this ✨
Wow, you did a great job!
Happy New Year @all! 🍀🎆
That wood grain is stupendous. And you're right; that front design is very odd - not mirrored, ON a mirror frame. I wonder if there's a story.
The story is called "Ehh, good enough!"
@@ATRestoration lol, perhaps. But it could also be some sort of historical design. Regional, perhaps. Or cultural, religious even.
Wonderful, to have some history and a photo, magical. Thank you
This is a gorgeous piece! Great work.
It’s always so exciting when a beautiful feature of the wood, like the flame pattern, reveals itself! And the signature of the original master is a wonderful bonus! Thank you for taking the extra time to film your processes for us. Wishing you a Happy New Year Ahti, filled with interesting restoration projects.
Oh my, what beautiful wood! Flaming birch, I love birch trees . I remember as a child peeling off some of the birch layers qnd using it to write messages on to my friends as treasure hints. What fun. The mirror is gorgeous,and keeping the patina is wonderful. Happy New Year,Ahti. I hope 2024 will bring you joy, peace and lots of luck🎉😊❤🙏👏🎉
You are a teacher with a depth of talent that is shown over and over again. Thank you. This mirror turned out beautifully. And, your respect for the item being worked on and for the owners, is an honor to see. Heartwarming. ❤️
Once upon a time in the 1880's some lady's very much prized mirror. And now in the 2000's once again a very much desired and prized lady's mirror. The client was right to keep the original mirror glass. If only it could tell you how many children pulled faces at themselves, young girls excited faces going on their first dates, men and women have combed their hair, applied their make-up, adjusted their hats, twirled their moustaches and made sure their appearance was good before stepping outside. How many soldiers going off to fight saw themselves in their uniforms for the first time and how many mothers tears in the last 140+ years of its history. If only it could show you their faces
What a true beauty after all that grime was removed. The mastering of that carving was awesome. I have to agree with owner at leaving the original mirror in.
I bet your heart flutter some when you saw that signature. I know I would have.
You’re a master at restoring pieces like this.
♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟
PS. Happy New Year!
Ahti is a master at everything he touches 😉
Wow, so much dirt! And such a beauty underneath. The history is fascinating! ❤
magnificent work and beautiful result friend..! The wood grains are very beautiful and the asymmetrical design of the carving is very curious...; Was it done on purpose? but overall, very nice piece..! I congratulate you for your work..! Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨👍🏻..!
That birch!!!! 😍😍😍 "Full on Sherlock"--just one more reason to like you. 🙂 May 2024 bring you and yours wonderful things!